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Offline JaspersMum

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Re: I have a bully
« Reply #15 on: February 22, 2008, 03:06:42 PM »
It is difficult when adding a dog.  When we first got Jakey, Meg was just what he needed a steady dog with no issues or hang ups within the house but as he got more and more settled he needed more things like play and a little affection from her.  She couldn't give him this and we were so upset because he always used to play bow to her and she just used to growl at him  :'(    She occasionall yused to chase him around which he thought was great but they will never be snuggle buddies.

However, now Lenny has come along things are different for Jakey, he has snuggles and play on tap.  Meg can get on with what she loves doing, sleeping and cuddling up with mum  :005: 



That pretty well sums up how my three are. Lou and Heidi love each other to bits, literally when she's hanging off him.  Jasper will join in but is happiest snuggled and watching. 

but if they play too much or too rough, it's Jasper who steps in to break them up  ::)

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Re: I have a bully
« Reply #16 on: February 22, 2008, 03:19:54 PM »
Ruby bullied Wilf from day 1 (when he tried to walk on the park she would continually have a go at him and knock him off his feet) but as he got older its now subsided --- he still knows she's the boss but he will take advantage sometimes and does what he likes now and she doesn't even growl at him if he does
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Re: I have a bully
« Reply #17 on: February 22, 2008, 03:28:44 PM »
I also agree with what the others have said - it will probably lessen with age.  Cosby was terrible with Boo but now that Boo is bigger I would say that actually he is more of the bully.  However, they don't have a go at each other anymore, they just opt to stay away from each other.  So no more fighting (well not often) but def not friends - they seem to have worked out an agreement between the two of them

If Boo gets on the sofa, Cosby would rather get down and sit on the cold floor than let Boo touch him :005:  But then again, he is the victor meldrew of the dog world

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Re: I have a bully
« Reply #18 on: February 22, 2008, 10:58:06 PM »
Sorry no advice but just wanted to say hopefully with time & by getting professional advise early on your 2 girls will work it out between them, with advise from their mum  ;) & you'll all be content  ;)  :-*
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