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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  It sounds as if you want that little male Doxie pretty bad! If you do proceed on to possibly getting him, I think your idea of a play-date where they are introduced to one another would be a good idea, perhaps allowing them to meet on the front lawn for a time and then allow then in the home together after a while longer and see how they do. She'll no doubt accept a young pup, as most dogs do, but once he begins to grow up and assert himself, just be prepared to react to whatever develops. description of her guarding behavior at the food bowl indicates some things about her that could present a problem with another dog living in the home but you could hopefully overcome that with rehab training if it flares up - and the two of them could develop a forever friendship and love for one another just as easily as anything else when all is said and done. |
She has not displayed the food removal habit from her bowl for over eight months now and never minds it being picked up mid-meal, if we've forgotten the pro-biotic for example. Essentially her nature is gentle and submissive, but she now gets very quiet and reclusive if either of us goes out. For instance this morning Mom's gone to work and she's curled in a little ball on her bed looking very sorry for herself just now. I'd hoped another dog would help keep her active when this occurs. She will play for a little while with me, but then quietly exits to mom's room and the default mourning mood.
Friday night I was out and the same attitude applied apparently. I think a few dress rehearsals with the pup may be a good thing to try in a few weeks or so. I'm lucky having that option through friendship, available.
My pal also knows her little 'Doxie' would gain a loving home with two retired parents to cherish what has become a surrogate pup for her too. I really think that if we decline, she'll keep her anyway and in that respect is hoping one way or another I'll make the decision for her...
In conclusion I would only ever do whats right for Crystal. It's her home and happiness that is paramount in any determination, which I feel is only fair.