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How can I make Hootie feel special? Hubby and I recently got a lab puppy who is now 12 weeks old. Hobbs is completely obsessed with him and they just play and play and play. Hootie, on the other hand, does NOT like the new addition to our family. All she does is sit on the couch and watch Lamar and Hobbs play together. Most of me and hubby's time when we are home is spent watching Lamar like a hawk making sure he doesn't eat or tear up something. So, I'm feeling quite guilty that maybe we are ignoring Hootie. We have tried to give the yorkies more privileges that Lamar doesn't have...the yorkies are allowed on the furniture and Lamar is not and the yorkies sleep in the bed with us and Lamar sleeps in his crate. But ever since we brought Lamar home, I just get the feeling that Hootie is depressed and/or feels left out. What can I do to make her feel more special? I try to give her extra loving and lap time, but I just don't feel like that is enough. Any ideas? :confused: |
I had something like that happen when I brought home Cali. It took some time before Codie finally warmed up to her but now they're totally inseperable. I use to take Codie with me to run errands and give her some special mommy only time. I would even take him by himself for a walk or take him shopping with me. I think he helped show him that I love him and the new puppy hasn't taken his place in my heart. Good luck girly. I'm sure little Hootie will come around -- she just needs some special time with her mommy. :p |
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Hootie could be a little jealous that Hobbs is best buddies with Lamar because before Hobbs was HER bubby, her only buddy. Give her some time ... I know she'll come around. She just needs some lovin' from mommy away from Hobbs and Lamar. Can you walk Lamar yet or is he still too young? If you can, walking them together would be great too! :p It would help Hootie see that Lamar is now part of the pack. :p |
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NO wonder I haven't seen you much on YT . . have been too busy taking care of the newest member of the family :) Some are just friendlier so give Hootie some time. She probably is thinking this ain't permanent :rolleyes: but when she eventually realizes that it is, I am sure she will warm up at Lamar. But yes, give Hootie tons of one of one although you have to be careful as she might think it is a permanent deal :p Congratulations :animal-pa |
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Awwww cutie patootie Hootie :p She probably feels a combination of things, one being that this other dog took away her play buddy, is taking over HER play time, and secondly that this dog is bigger and she doesn't even know how to play. Have you tried maybe having hubby take Hobbs out for a while, and let Hootie and Lamar bond a bit or at the least play with each other. Maybe she's afraid to try playing with Lamar cause him and hobbs are always playing. But if you give her some alone time with Lamar, she might realize he's an ok kid ;) Poor Hootie, give her kisses for me :wub: :hug: Give the other two babies kisses too but keep that on the down low :D |
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That is a good idea...taking Hobbs out of the picture for a few minutes! Thanks, Nobella!!!!!! :) :) :) Hootie will sometimes get on the floor and try to play, but she really doesn't know how to play with a dog that big. Sometimes I'm scared she'll get hurt bc Lamar definately thinks he's a yorkie and doesn't realize his size or strength. But Lamar is starting puppy training class on Monday, so maybe I'll be able to get some tips from the trainers there on how to teach Lamar that he is big and that he has to be gentle with Hootie. And give your little bitty princess, Coco, kisses from me! She's such an angel! |
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Here's my contribution to Hootie feeling special...... HOOTIE.... Here's lots of smoochies from HOOSTON:kiss2: :kiss2: :kiss2: :kiss2: :kiss2: :kiss2: :kiss2: :kiss2: :kiss2: |
AWWWWWWWWW! Thanks everyone! I let Hootie read all the well wishes at lunch and I gave her all the smooches that were sent and she is now feeling much better. I think I'm going to get Hootie and Lamar on the floor 2nite for some supervised playtime. |
:) :) :) :) :) You're such a good mom... I'd love to see pictures of Lamar and I just love his name - how'd you come up with that ?? |
Aw, poor Hootie! Jaden and Jewelina send her LOTS of kisses!! :aimeeyork :aimeeyork It's tough when you bring a new dog into the picture, Jaden is such a momma's boy and when I brought Jewelina home he wanted NOTHING to do with her and would even act mean when she came near his bed or toys, and this is my darling sweet boy who NEVER acted mean towards anybody!! :eek: Adjusting is hard for everyone and sometimes it just takes time. When I was a kid we used to move around a lot and every new place we moved to I kind of felt out of place and had to re-adjust and get "comfortable" again. Maybe Hootie just needs some "adjusting" time of her own. Perhaps you could crate Lamar and Hootie in the living room or somewhere where all of you are and just let Hootie run around for a little while, then let Lamar out with her for a bit with Hobbs still in his crate and then eventually let all three of them out. I'm sure everything will work itself out in time! Hugs to you and Hootie! |
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As far as the name, a really good friend of ours had a coon hound named Lamar that got shot by a hunter. :( :( :( We named our dog Lamar to commemorate him. |
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