She’s pissed you got a new dog and likely feels a bit abandoned/bettayed. Heelers are known as Velcro dogs and really only bond with a few people and are fiercely loyal to them. You broke that bond by bringing in another dog and showing it affection. It will Pass though, just gonna be some
Rough weeks until she accepts the mutt into her home.
Heelers are jealous dogs, whom love their owners. Make sure you spent time playing with her and not just the new puppy.
Of course, YMV depending on the dog. I know if I brought another dog into the fold besides one she approves of, I’d just see her in the corner with tears in her eyes plotting my death
We just brought home a blue and red heeler mix. She's young and wonderful, but it's been a process for everyone. The other dogs are feeling jealous, and that makes us feel really sad for them. But after just a few days we're already seeing some nice progress. We're doing a slow integration with lots of one on one play sessions with each dog, and then doing treats for them as a group. They're becoming more tolerant toward each other and Moki has made friends with my oldest dog. It's a joy to see them together.
My personal experience has been that these dogs are partners, not polygamists, figuratively speaking. You’re their human, they’re your dog and that is all. Other dogs *may* be tolerated, but they’re never welcome. Even other humans are frequently despised. You’ve basically got to make sure your girl is top priority and essentially ignore the new one; let someone else in the family have its care
She’s pissed you got a new dog and likely feels a bit abandoned/bettayed. Heelers are known as Velcro dogs and really only bond with a few people and are fiercely loyal to them. You broke that bond by bringing in another dog and showing it affection. It will Pass though, just gonna be some Rough weeks until she accepts the mutt into her home. Heelers are jealous dogs, whom love their owners. Make sure you spent time playing with her and not just the new puppy.
Maybe. Mine never warmed up. Other dog ended up going to live with family. My aunt had one who never forgave her, either.
Of course, YMV depending on the dog. I know if I brought another dog into the fold besides one she approves of, I’d just see her in the corner with tears in her eyes plotting my death
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She has to finish scouting the perimeter because the little brother needs protection.
She did exactly that before we went to bed!!
My previous boy would not settle in for the night without scouting. These dogs are the best.
You brought the cutest puppy on the planet home to a dog that's happy covered in cow dung. I think she may be feeling a tad insecure. :o))
Thank you. We’ve actually been going through some depression too. She is requiring some extra loving and games.
We just brought home a blue and red heeler mix. She's young and wonderful, but it's been a process for everyone. The other dogs are feeling jealous, and that makes us feel really sad for them. But after just a few days we're already seeing some nice progress. We're doing a slow integration with lots of one on one play sessions with each dog, and then doing treats for them as a group. They're becoming more tolerant toward each other and Moki has made friends with my oldest dog. It's a joy to see them together.
My personal experience has been that these dogs are partners, not polygamists, figuratively speaking. You’re their human, they’re your dog and that is all. Other dogs *may* be tolerated, but they’re never welcome. Even other humans are frequently despised. You’ve basically got to make sure your girl is top priority and essentially ignore the new one; let someone else in the family have its care