A glimmer of hope...

Chow Chow Mama · Post by **Chow Chow Mama** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:17 am

This morning Holden was chasing Hannah around the backyard

and when she would stop to rest, he would egg her on to keep going. Putting his butt up in the air, pouncing, and grunting at her.

And in the house, she was carrying around his FAVORITE toy (rabbit) and he kept eyeing her. I thought "oh no here we go." But all he did was go over and grab the other end and start pulling it. She eventually gave it to him and then he was happy. He didn't want to play with it, just didn't want her to play with it

but no fighting!

I hope that this is a sign of what may be.

And he is so much more noticeably less aggressive towards her when she walks by. Still gets growly at her, but it's not every single time like it was Saturday.

Mia · Post by **Mia** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:20 am

Maybe Holden will start getting used to her. It seems sometimes that chowchows can get along together better than us people.

Awww...I am glad to hear that.

Dogdad · Post by **Dogdad** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:52 am

I am glad they re getting along better, Maxwell and Yoshi have good days and bad days. Outside is better than inside

David

chow fancier · Post by **chow fancier** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:55 am

So good to hear. Sounds like a sign of good things to come.

jacqui · Post by **jacqui** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:00 am

that is great news!I knew Holden would come around

Chow Chow Mama · Post by **Chow Chow Mama** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:18 am

I'm not throwing a party yet, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed

We went for a few walks together but then I remembered that Hannah only has her first puppy shot so walks are now on hold. We all went bye-bye to the vet yesterday, and I made baked chicken the other night and fed them a piece together. Holden sat right next to her and was fine since there was food involved.

I'm going to make another piece for them today. I'm trying to get Holden to associate her with good things. I think we'll also go for another car ride today. I'm also making sure that Holden has some alone time outside since he enjoys being out there so much. Sometimes Hannah gets alone time outside, too, so that Holden can have it in the house. Otherwise, I've been letting him stay in our bedroom with a baby gate to block Hannah from getting in there with him.

Judy Fox · Post by **Judy Fox** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:24 am

Sounds good - just keep reminding them that you are the Mummy person and they are the Chowling people - therefore - you say, they do!!

Chow Chow Mama · Post by **Chow Chow Mama** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:48 am

I'm trying!

It is such an adjustment having a puppy again.

pfordeb · Post by **pfordeb** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:04 pm

Yay! It will be a good year.

Chow Chow Mama · Post by **Chow Chow Mama** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:14 pm

Another glimmer... Holden and Hannah played tug of war with one of his toys and he didn't try to eat her

I got a picture that I will post later. Oh, and I got a picture of her laying beside him on our bed!

He got a Frosty Paws for being such a good boy today.

Mally · Post by **Mally** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:51 pm

OOHH that's great. My vet told me that animals usually don't accept other pets moving in with them. Then they will realize that the new pet is really staying and their attitude mostly changes to being friendly ...because the atmosphere in the house becomes stable again and the "older" pet relaxes

so hopefully they will become best buddies! YAY!

Mally

Layla · Post by **Layla** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 9:01 pm

YAY! It's lovely watching them play

I walked Alf as my vet says that they have natural immunity. I've added her link so you can read for yourself about immunisation

http://www.mercyvet.com/vaccines.htm

Princess · Post by **Princess** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 11:50 pm

AWWW that's great news!
Maybe Holden looks at her as a "UGH, new LITTLE sister" thing and growls at her to put her in her place LOL...

But it's great they are getting along!!!

chowfrnd88 · Post by **chowfrnd88** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:50 am

That's great news!!! Yay!!! They must be so cute to watch together.