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IceyBlueSibes · 08-15-2005, 02:38 PM

Alright people, I'm a bit short on time... so this may be a bit brief and I'll explain more later if I need to.

I'll start with the bad news first.
Well it turns out... Lilly isn't working out in her home. The last email I got (before she told us things weren't working), she said that Lilly was becoming very rough with Taz (her JRT) and couldn't leave them alone much anymore. She is also in the process of moving which is putting a lot of stress on her, and I think that having a pup like Lilly isn't the greatest idea.

The good news is.. she kept her word and is giving us the option of having her back. She's going to be in central florida soon, and we still haven't heard from her yet (just got the email yesterday) but will be picking her up sometime this week or next week.

I spoke with my mom and we are giving things a 2nd try. We are going to see how things go with the other 3 and I'm REALLY going to work hard with her. I'm going to find some books on jealousy in dogs and I may look for help and pointers on here. One issue became bones or certain toys... so stricter rules are going to be enforced. If Lilly gets a bone, she is going to be put in her cage until she's through. Once all of them are finished chewing, the bones are being put UP. Same goes for food and other toys. I'm going to be sure the others are first at getting whatever (treats, pats, snuggles, greetings, etc).

And I would like your opinion on this.
Denali doesn't use her crate much now that Lilly has been gone. When we did have Lilly, she guarded things and also went in there to pout. We need to take it out since she's not using it and also since we need room for Lilly's crate, who HAS to be crated. Do you all think this may help and keep her from having a space to "pout" and be isolated away from everyone?

Any tips or suggestions are appreciated and will explain a little more later.

I'm so excited!

08-15-2005, 02:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
IceyBlueSibes Eyes = Mirror to the soul Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jupiter, Fla. Posts: 7,757 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 273	Some good news, and bad news. Alright people, I'm a bit short on time... so this may be a bit brief and I'll explain more later if I need to. I'll start with the bad news first. Well it turns out... Lilly isn't working out in her home. The last email I got (before she told us things weren't working), she said that Lilly was becoming very rough with Taz (her JRT) and couldn't leave them alone much anymore. She is also in the process of moving which is putting a lot of stress on her, and I think that having a pup like Lilly isn't the greatest idea. The good news is.. she kept her word and is giving us the option of having her back. She's going to be in central florida soon, and we still haven't heard from her yet (just got the email yesterday) but will be picking her up sometime this week or next week. I spoke with my mom and we are giving things a 2nd try. We are going to see how things go with the other 3 and I'm REALLY going to work hard with her. I'm going to find some books on jealousy in dogs and I may look for help and pointers on here. One issue became bones or certain toys... so stricter rules are going to be enforced. If Lilly gets a bone, she is going to be put in her cage until she's through. Once all of them are finished chewing, the bones are being put UP. Same goes for food and other toys. I'm going to be sure the others are first at getting whatever (treats, pats, snuggles, greetings, etc). And I would like your opinion on this. Denali doesn't use her crate much now that Lilly has been gone. When we did have Lilly, she guarded things and also went in there to pout. We need to take it out since she's not using it and also since we need room for Lilly's crate, who HAS to be crated. Do you all think this may help and keep her from having a space to "pout" and be isolated away from everyone? Any tips or suggestions are appreciated and will explain a little more later. I'm so excited!
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