Reassurance Needed

[Janimal]

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Thanks everyone - thats made me feel a whole lot better. :thumbsup:   

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No, actually it's going to be a disaster and that poor little pup will need rescuing BY ME

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I might just take you up on that Elizabeth ... if things are too much :lol:

 

[Joanna]

Just to add.......I have been sat here for about 20 minutes and have suddenly realised that my two have been fighting the whole time. It is strange but even though I am aware of it, I don't really hear it. I suppose it is like living next to a road, you just adapt and your brain switches off. I am really just tuned into warning noises rather than the playing growling and yapping. It only gets really annoying when you are trying to watch TV or speak to some-one on the phone :angry:

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So....... How do you make it stop though :lol: :lol: :lol:

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You either kick the dogs out of the room, or leave the room yourself.....trouble is the little buggers have a habit of following you (w00t) It is self-limiting though, as the pup gets tired eventually :thumbsup:

 

[Tesa]

Thanks everyone - thats made me feel a whole lot better. :thumbsup:   

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No, actually it's going to be a disaster and that poor little pup will need rescuing BY ME

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I might just take you up on that Elizabeth ... if things are too much :lol:

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It won't be too much. You are being daft. I think it was Jo who gave you the best advise on an earlier thread, when she said just chill out, pour yourself a glass of wine, sit back, relax and enjoy. 8)

They are both puppies they will sort themselves out. :huggles:

 

[OEH]

And if you have more than one they can do what they love best ...........

 

[pamalkie]

Janis things will be FINE I know how you feel though. Although it was a bit different for me as we'd only had Jakey 5 weeks before we got Jilly. :huggles:

But I do remember all the doubts that I had. I even worried that I couldn't love another wee pup as much as I loved Jakey. (w00t) Looking back now I realise I was worrying needlessly and I havn't regretted for 1 minute getting oor Jilly. :wub: So relax and ENJOY all the fun times ahead

 

[4fastdogs]

My opinion only.......

Dogs are naturally pack animals & in most cases dogs will get along in groups.

We have 5......ranging in size from an 8 pound Chinese Crested to an 80 pound retired greyhound....with our 3 whippets falling in the middle size wise. Ages range from 2-10 years old.

The oldest whippet is "alpha" & occasionally he likes to remind every one else of his superiority.

We get the snapping & snarling, but have never had blood drawn.

All but that particular dog have all been rescues...3 from pretty horrible beginnings. I introduced our newest whippet rescue to this group a few months ago. His name is Vegas. He'll never be quite right "upstairs"....due sadly, to his 12-13 months of life b4 us. But even he is not mean, nor vicious.

That being said...all dogs do not easily, nor quickly adjust to new situations or new "packs".

Especially dependent on his/her life b4 you. Maybe he was "disciplined" by a male & has bad memories. Maybe the gentleman stroking him hit a tender spot or a previously traumatised spot.

As wonderful & stoic & resilient as whippets are....I suspect that even they have a

point at which they "break".

As for introducing a new dog to your existing family group. Chances are that there will be no problems at all. Especially if you keep an eye on things till they bond.

I like introducing a new dog on neutral territory. A local park or field where no one can claim "turf". Then after introductions, everyone hops in the car & comes home together.

S

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[JAX]

Always introduce new dogs on Neutral territory , The no 1 bit of advice I can give )

 

[Hilary & Hounds]

When I got Albie I had a sudden panic attack that I wouldn't be a good mum! (w00t) I knew Oliver, Freddie and Claire would be great with him, as indeed they were. o The greyhounds warned him off and then accepted him. Oliver looked at him for a few hours as though to say "You did what????" :teehee: and then took on the mantle of older brother without any fuss or problems at all. o Generally a pup isn't perceived as a threat although Oscar will need to tell him exactly what he can and can't get away with. They're going to be best buddies! :thumbsup:

 

[whippetmad]

they do get their moments :- " (w00t) but mostly are like this :lol: o :wub:

 

[digzoils]

Wrap the pup in one of your dogs blankets, this will give it a familiar smell.

Paul

 

[Tesa]

[SIZE=14pt]How many more sleeps Janis??????[/SIZE]