we've had our puppy for almost three months now and Maverick still detests it with a passion.
its not just that she hates it, she's terrified of him, is jealous of him and just generally doesnt want him around.
its gotten to the stage when she wont go downstairs unless i call to her and bribe her with treats.
the trouble is, i dont know how much of this is genuine fear or manipulation. she has always prefered being up stairs (in my room to be exact) as she gets one on one attention up there. she now calls to me from the top of the stairs, will come down a little and lead me back up to either my room or the bathroom (her other favorite room of choice) and throw herself on the floor to be petted.
the puppy has stopped chasing the cats but is desperate to play with them. strangely they do not appreicate this big hunk of hair and stink pawing them and barking.
Jupiter is fine with the dog with only a few hisses and swipes (no claws) when he gets too annoying. they even share treats, food and toys which the puppy presents him with!
so, how can i get Maverick to get on with the dog? every time she sees him she hisses, swipes, growls and actually spits at him. i'm worried she will take his eye out.
its not just that she hates it, she's terrified of him, is jealous of him and just generally doesnt want him around.
its gotten to the stage when she wont go downstairs unless i call to her and bribe her with treats.
the trouble is, i dont know how much of this is genuine fear or manipulation. she has always prefered being up stairs (in my room to be exact) as she gets one on one attention up there. she now calls to me from the top of the stairs, will come down a little and lead me back up to either my room or the bathroom (her other favorite room of choice) and throw herself on the floor to be petted.
the puppy has stopped chasing the cats but is desperate to play with them. strangely they do not appreicate this big hunk of hair and stink pawing them and barking.
Jupiter is fine with the dog with only a few hisses and swipes (no claws) when he gets too annoying. they even share treats, food and toys which the puppy presents him with!
so, how can i get Maverick to get on with the dog? every time she sees him she hisses, swipes, growls and actually spits at him. i'm worried she will take his eye out.