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We got Savannah yesterday-long drive home. She didn't whine like Kaleigh did bringing her home, but she did get sick a couple of times. The girls played ok together in the afternoon. Both konked out at 6pm...the drive, the playing chase, and the exhaustion of newness I think. Savannah slept until 4am...unbelievable. She likes the crate, didn't whine or fuss all night. I kept waking up to check if she was alive :-(,nervous mom, because Kaleigh was up every four hrs to potty when I first got her, and she fussed the first night and couldn't hold potty, this one is part camel I think. This morning Kaleigh is freaking out. She seems so apprehensive having the puppy in her space..I am worried that she will regress. Savannah is SUPER mellow so far...I never had two dogs at once...I hope this is a good thing, they seemed so happy to run and play together. Today Kaleigh is sulking around -doesn't seem herself. I have gone overboard to reassure her she is loved and not being replaced, I hope this adjustment time is minimal and the transition isn't too rough for Kaleigh. She is acting out BIG time...:eek2: I guess I didn't expect her to be so weird. Oh well, off to the vet for wellness for Savannah, and vet wants to check on Kaleigh.
 
It'll probably take Kayleigh some time to get use to her. Yesterday she thought "oh cute puppy lets play" today " oh no she's staying" When we added another one we didn't really have an issue other than Honey hates puppies. Mine don't really play together unless it's tug and we're on the floor playing with them too. Sometimes Honey will chase Ruutu around the house, but it's a very rare occasion and only if she's worked up. They get along fine now that he's over 1 but still aren't BFFs.
 
Congratulations on you new little lass. :smile2:

Bringing in a new family member changes the dynamics of the household and change can initially be upsetting. I would just make sure that Kayleigh still gets some special time alone with you every day so she doesn't see Savannah as replacing herself in your affections. And also maybe set up a room or area where Kayleigh can go to chill out and not have to deal with Savannah when she obviously doesn't want to share her space.

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My dynamics with three have REALLY been interesting. Melli took to the pup immediately and raised him like the good puppy mill momma she used to be. Shay kept his distance, got between us (jealous), wouldn's play, even had an accident once. Once Cubby got out of puppy and got into dog level, now he and Shay play for hours and Melli still clearly loves the puppy and indulges his climbing on her and chewing on her still. He is our bridge. Give it time and it will turn out fine. Don't reward her for sulking, teeth bared, or anything. Don't comfort her. Let them work out a dynamic without intervention except for protection should things not look good. However, definitely give a space to retreat when the pup gets to be too much and definitely do some play and walks and training totally one on one for BOTH. There is group time and individual time. I used to apologize to Shay that the puppy took SO much of my time, but not my heart and that it would be better once he was not so dependent. I also realized recently when thinking about taking Melli to my Mom's for a break that Melli probably wouldn't even want that. That is me projecting. Just treat both equally and they will work out a dynamic. Congrat's on your new baby!
 
Give her some time. I was really worried when I brought Lacey home. She was super tiny, but a little monster. Would not leave Milo alone. Luckily he was really good with her. They are best buds most of the time now.

Make sure that Kayleigh has some time alone with you and can get some time without the puppy. They will adapt, just be patient.
 
I agree with the others to some extent--give it time. When we first brought Enzo home Lexi was beside herself. She worried, she wanted to be in my lap at all times, she was concerned when he would play with Bentley or the cat. She snapped at him and refused to play with him, etc.

We've now had Enzo for 5 months. She still worries a bit when he gets excited, and snaps at him maybe once a month for something, she will play with him and seems to have accepted him.

I say all that to say give it time, it will get better, but they may or may not become friends.
 
Your Kayleigh reminds me of when we got a second dog. Our dog at the time, Maxine, a lhasa-poodle mix, was a real princess. She knew the dog we got from the neighborhood, they always got on beautifully, played, ran, etc. then we brought Kallie home. At first Maxine was excited. She was acting like it was so fun to have her at our house, it was like a play date.

Then suppertime came along. Not good! Maxine did not enjoy having company for dinner. At bedtime, Maxine stared at us then at Kallie, then us, then the door! :rolleyes2: There were some cranky moments, but they worked it out & got on well until Kallie left us for the bridge.

I bet Kayleigh will be glued to Savannah soon and you'll be trying to figure out who did all the silly things they're going to do together. :hide
 
day by day

Wednesday we headed to the Vet for wellness for Savannah, and Kaleigh had to do heartworm blood test, (-) phew. I love my Dr., he is this big guy, but gets down on the floor to play with the dogs. Kaleigh has always tried to "talk" to him, she never does it with anyone else, cracks me up because it is flirty. He raised collies most of his life, and he always jokes-when is she going to GROW up. But he thinks she turned out very pretty. Savannah is 3 lbs, he says good solid lil pup. After the trip, they seemed to get that this is a permanent arrangement.

So day by day, we are doing better, ha. THANKS for the input y'all it helps :biggrin2:. Kaleigh stopped sulking, decided to interact-I think it was the fact that Savannah kept purposely bumping and raming into her, like hey, I am fun, p-l-a-y with me, don't be in a mood, ha.

I have a Savannah play pen area that I put her in, to give her a place, and have a break from the high energy, ha. When she naps, Kaleigh gets quality time with me.

She isn't eating much...doesn't seem interested in treats not sure if this is a settling in deal or what. She has her own food dish and water. She will eat small for breakfast but that is it so far-never had a dog that wasn't motivated by food, ha.

I hope to post pics-even though I am quite technologically challenged. But I am trying to enjoy each moment of the adventure.
 
Settling a new puppy is tough....including for yourself! I laughed when I saw your first post about being happy with a 4 am wake up call. I was blessed with a full night! Though, I never get to sleep past 6 am, even in weekends. The boys want their food! That's the good and bad about routines. I get no surprise leavings, but neither to I get to vary things much

When I brought Callan home....Indy looked stunned! What the heck?????? Since then he is mostly stoic! He looks at me and rolls his eyes, while Callan jumps all over him, as if to say "if I must put up with him".

Sometimes Indy will curl his lip or give a little snap to say "enough".

Occasionally, Indy decides he is in the mood to herd Callan and then a real ruckus breaks out! It's fun to watch. But mostly, they ignore each other unless it's a fight for my attention. I'm definitely the focus.

Mostly, Indy gets privilege because he gets to go up on the bed anytime. Callan has his xpen and soft crate combo where he goes whenever I can't watch him or when I've had enough of the monster.
 
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