We already own an two year old shihtzu and she's a lovely dog, house trained (the odd accident but 99% there and the 1% is human error if the teens are there with earphones in and don't hear her tell them she needs out!!)
Anyway, we hadn't really thought about a second one but circumstances have found us with a new addition. She's three and very timid.
She's also house trained, but whilst our girl is used to a busy house (me, dh, two teens and their many friends) this little love was with a pensioner in a quiet house.
We love her already, we want to make this work as she deserves so much love (she was totally loved and adored where she was but unfortunately the woman is sick and won't recover).
Our girl is very confident, domineering almost, but she loves the little one and wants to play with her. She arrived on Friday night and they can both be in the same room (one on each side of my lap ) and get on great, but how do I stop out girl from trying to domineer?
For example, I threw a ball, they both ran for it, our girl stepped in front of the new one and blocked her path
We went a walk, I had the new one, dh had out shihtzu, our girl kept almost running to stay a step ahead of us
Small things really, but we want this to work, we love her already and would ideally like them both to rub off on each other. One become less bolshy and one be a little more confident.
Early days I know, but any advice welcomed. I'm by no means an expert so I will listen to those of you who are thanks in advance
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Newschapter · 13/01/2020 14:47
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