I thought I'd toss this out here and see how you all have handled a similar situation.
A few days ago, I adopted out my 7 mth old male foster Yorkie, JoJo to a family who already had an only child...a male Yorkie who is a "young" 10 years old named Gizmo.
The family has become concerned just a few days later by Gizmo not wanting to interact with JoJo and the fact that he is "retreating" to another room...in other words not interested in JoJo.
Gizmo has been their only baby and so, they're ultra sensitive to this new behavior. They're worried that Gizmo will get depressed or just not ever accept JoJo.
I've told them a few days does not make a relationship between dogs who've just met. What would worry me is if there were displays of aggression, biting, etc...which there has not been.
I suggested not forcing them together and to allow Gizmo his space and time. Also, taking them for walks together and most of all make treat-time always where JoJo is...so, he will associate JoJo with something he likes (treats)...and most of all to give Gizmo lots of reassurance that he is not being replaced with more attention.
So, if you have had a similar experience do you have any suggestions to add to my meager little list of what they can do...besides be patient!
