[Jkpal]

Originally Posted by lovestiny

Just another note-of my four children, it seemed to take Ella longer to bond with my ten year old. He is extremely gentle and loving, but she just seemed to not prefer him, rather then force it, they just bonded over time-maybe six months. We find that with him, in particular, she brings him her toy and likes to do fetch rather then cuddle most of the time. It makes no sense to me bc he is an extra gentle child, but it works for them-and she really has her own special "thing" with each of them. Sometimes, with their training and your patience, they will bond.

Time and time again you hear and see how our canines treat individuals individually and instinctively know what approach works! As you said, it can't be forced, but with patience, things fall into place and voila, another family dynamic.