Hi Diana,
Deja vu!
Dolly is Kiko and Desi is Pawko.
Dolly (female - I had her for 15 months before Desi) she was corrected but she
was my only little one. She was my little princess and she knew it. I used to
watch her as she very carefully would be cleaning herself and I just knew that
she would be a great big sister. That was obviously my interpretation.
I had just had some serious spine surgery about 2 1/2 months before I took
Dolly with me to the breeder...she could care less about any of the puppies
there, and I thought it was just strange surroundings. I don't exactly know
why I wanted Desi, as I had my heart set on another female. I fell in love
with that little ball of blubber and fur. We got home and I was able to hold
both of them and Dolly was getting attention from me, but she really didn't
want anything to do with him.
That first night, I had him in the master bathroom and he kept waking me up
crying and crying. After three or four times, I finally just brought him into
bed with us. That is when all hell broke loose - so I thought.
I then was awaken very often with Dolly sounding like she was getting ready to
shred him to pieces...how could this be my SWEET Dolly? I had to correct her
because I really didn't get him just to have him killed the very first night.
I was so upset and I knew that I had ruined two dogs lives...Dolly my sweet
little chihuahua was now Dolly the viscious. Desi could have gone to a good
home.
The next morning they were both on the floor and I watched in utter amazement
as Dolly stood very still and tall and Desi was licking her belly and then she
would 'snap' (which I found out later was her teaching him the rules...at this
point it was her rules that he must groom her. She only seemed to like him when
he was grooming her. Desi adored Dolly...no matter how much she was snapping
at him, he would stay right by her.
the problem...Me not understanding exactly what was going on. Dolly was
teaching Desi...and she wasn't trying to kill him, but 'Chihuahua talking' him
with the rules of the house with hers peppered in between. They love each
other so much and I can't take one anywhere without the other one because they
will drag me back to the other one.
The important thing to remember is that Kiko is the alpha. She is the one that
is the 'top dog' You are not doing a disservice to Pawco by doing everything
for Kiko first, because Pawko knows the natural animal pack order.
I have now had Desi for 29 months...he is still alive and they don't have many
tiffs. Dolly likes to have her place in the stroller and she wants to sleep
closer to me than Desi, but otherwise they will play and if Desi gets too pesty
(he is still very active and loves to bounce and play, and Dolly likes to be
laid back) she will squawk orders at him. Desi doesn't mind...he loves her to
death, and I know that she loves him too.
Just let the alpha do her training and you will see that Pawko will stay near
to her even though it looks to you like she is trying to kill him.
Have fun...send some pictures, too.
To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:43:16 -0700
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Suggestions needed !!!!
Hi Everyone,I have a 7 year old girl (Kiko)that is spoiled rotten and has
ruled the house. I have never had any problems with her nor have ever raised my
voice to her.I just adopted a 7 week old male puppy (Pawko). I am very careful
to give Kiko a lot of attention and pet her when I pet Pawko. Kiko was very
protective of the baby and also is bossing him around. Kiko has gotten more and
more agressive. NOW she goes after Pawko when he isn't doing anything and snaps
(bites at him). I have had to tell Kiko to back off or be gentle. Since Kiko
has NEVER been corrected before sheacts very hurt (feelings hurt) . Also, this
is making Pawko very scared to do anything, he runs and hides. What do I do???
I give them each a treat and Kiko
runs over and chases Pawkoaway from his own treat and then takes both treats
for herself.I am at a loss of what to do. I have thought of giving the puppy
away but it appears they are really close friends.When they are separated the
puppy whines and Kiko runs to him ?????????If anyone has any suggestions I
would really appreciate it???????Thank you so much for your time ~ and
help.Sincerely, Diana
