second one in two weeks. This time I could not get Loki out of the way soon enough and Zuzu bit her. Yes! Zuzu started it! Loki has a nasty slice on her paw. This started right under my chair! Last week, Zuzu started it and we had all been laying down together. I think Loki got too close to her sock. Seems like she is getting very possesive (of ME or the sox?) Never has happened when they are home alone with Neil. Only when I am there and usually in very close proximity to me.
What is UP with this? Can she sense that Loki is not up to speed (with the allergy rash and itchies) Is she having a hard time adjusting to me being back at work? I spend time with them at home and cuddle each one every day. It's the only significant change.
This time Zuzu really drew blood--on Loki and my hand. My God, you should hear the sound they make--horrible!
Only thing I can suggest if you think its over protection is to come on the strong alpha with her, try the take away toy or bone routine. Emma used to be like this with her things, I did the alpha thing, and I used to push her head to the ground and really give her what for, then she had time out in the back toilet, which had cold tiles for 10 mins.
Good luck hold you pair did not get to badly bitten. Is she desexed.
Roberta
Oh gosh that would be so scary. I've seen friends dogs going at it and it scares me to death I can only imagine when they are my own. (I think Hallie is going to stay an only child lol). It really is odd that it is something new....I wonder if you are right about your job, since that is the only big difference? It's so hard to say with these guys what they are thinking sometimes. I was surprised when you said it was ZuZu who started it! Do they seem normal with each other again now? I wish I had some advice...but ???
Oh no ! Nothing scarier than when the kids go at each other.......sounds like Zuzu needs some time out and a strict talking to from mom.......sorry no ideas - probably just the change since you are not home all day. Just got to get them back in sync with each other. Do the meds seem to be helping Loki?
Oooh, Les! I'm sorry I don't have any suggestions, but it sounds like something you need to nip in the bud. Was there anything that could have instigated both instances - like food, or a toy? If so, maybe you could remove that, for now, and see how it goes. I hope this is just an adjustment to you going back to work and will soon blow over.
This all started over a piece of cardboard that was under my chair. Or not. I have no idea what is going through their little minds. :scratch: But stuffed toys will get Zuzu going. No matter who has which toy, she wants them all. And I always need to take them fromher becasue she eats them.
It is always Zuzu who starts it. Loki has taken some whoopass from her in the past and has never done any damage to Zuzu. But the SOUND! Just horrible.
Today they were a little tense in the morning--seriously I think they were picking up our vibes--then laid quietly together on the sofa--TOUCHING! Later this morning they were roughhousing (Wiener dawg smackdown!) and there were no indications that it was anything other than play.
Loki's cut is a little longer than I thought, and wraps around to under her foot pad, but has closed up nicely. She is already on anti-biotics for her itchies and aside from a little limping last night, seems perfectly normal. I made it a point to cuddle Zuzu in case she is getting jealous.
This would just freak me out. I'm thankful that the girls played nice together today. Let's hope it's all over now. Thinking about you and your, Leslie. :pray:
Sandi