Lesley Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 My sister's children are younger than Lauren and Jake (my grandchildren) and I think that they've decided that on Christmas day, Tali is for them to play with and Lauren and Jake will have Jazz to play with - it could be a very cheap Christmas for the parents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I can see two dogs ending up being very tired and over-excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 oh, how gorgeous your grandsprogs look like lovely children Lesley cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 They are - I'm not biased at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 Today is the day!!! I'm so ..............anxious?........about collecting Tali. Nothing like the excitement of collecting a new puppy...........I'm worried about introducing a new puppy to Jazz I was anxious when collecting Jazz as I didn't know how I'd cope with having a dog.....this time I thought I'd be better but Jazz knows something is changing and has been out of sorts for a couple of weeks. Everything I've read says introduce them on neutral ground - somewhere new to Jazz - where other dogs haven't been (because Tali's vaccinations won't have taken yet) - and it's supposed to rain all day Then bring them to the garden.....puppy first......then the house, puppy first.........BUT then I read something last night on Lab Forums that said older dog first.........now I don't know what to do!!!! No wonder I haven't been sleeping I'm sure it will be fine We've kept Jazz's routine since we got back from holiday with her last week, we have a couple of new toys and Nylabones for her to have and won't be going over the top to make her feel better - just the same routine. She will still have her treasured long walks and feeding the animals with Carl as Tali won't be able to join in with that for some time yet. ....and who else would collect a new puppy on the weekend the clocks change???? - I doubt we'll notice the extra hour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Hope it goes well today Lesley, can't wait to see photos of Jazz and Tali together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Good luck for today I echo Debs - don't forget the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Aww how exciting! Hope it goes well When we have introduced new dogs, we introduced them outside the house and took them for a short walk together first so there was no rivalry.Once they were happy playing, into the house and have never had any problems. I know Tali is too young to go for a walk, but the principle is the same. It's just to allow Jazz to make friends without the threat of her space being invaded. Once they are friends hopefully she will be happy to share! You are gong to be too busy to post pics - but try!! Can't wait to see them together! Ooh, I'm excited as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 How exciting. Hope the intro's go well for you Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Good luck, we adopted the same routine as for introducing a baby..........quietly bring the newby in & bring the old 'un to say hello well away from their "personal space" beds, toys etc, my mum brought Poppy in, leaving DH & I free to attend to Jess...and make sure the old 'un gets as much attention as the baby, jealousy is a very ugly thing to watch in dogs Plenty of space certainly makes it a lot easier. With our old girls we took Gem in to the breeders garden to meet Rosie (we weren't supposed to be getting another dog our friend was we only went for moral support ) & they hit it off instantly.........For our first intro with this lot, we did it in our large back garden, we had trouble with Jess who is really an "only" dog & wouldn't let Poppy anywhere near her & frothed at the mouth in a very bad mood for several days, any time Pops went near her she leapt away as though we'd thrown boiling water at her (now they are inseparable & Jess protects the younger two fiercely!)......when we were given Daisy I took both the big girls to Daisy's garden, where Daisy hid under the bench & offered verbal rather than physical contact to start with & eventually came out to play tentatively with her older sister & my 2. Jess accepted her in a doting auntie role & Poppy was adopted as Mum, lovely to watch We'll wait patiently for pics, no doubt you'll take loads, just lack time to post them Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 Thanks all - I will reply properly soon.....with photos....... Jazz is terrified of Tali - running round with her ears back, persued by a prancing Tali We had an horrendous journey with us being half an hour late on a one hour journey - gridlock before we even joined the M40 so we joined a queue of cars performing a U turn through traffic cones So far, Tali has pee'd on the square of carpet we put down instead of the rug and pooped all down Carl and on the floor when he was trying to carry her out of the door I'm sure it will all settle down - Tali has just woken......time to go outside...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Oooh, sounds adorable - she is definitely your dog then, knew who to poop down! Jazz sounds like my old retriever Lucy who was about 4 when we got Charlie as a pup. He would gallop behind the settee into a tiny space that Lucy couldn't get into, then he would jump out at her and dash back in again. Hilarious! We could've watched them all day. Hope you have as much fun with your two and Jazz isn't too traumatised by it all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Sounds like you've all had a stressful day. Poor Jazz, I bet she's wondering what on earth Tali's doing in her house. I'm sure tomorrow will be much more settled. Nice to know she's already marking her territory though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 Photos...... This was Jazz last night on the new bit of carpet.... The dots on Tali's rump are where I've cut off the nail varnish dots that identified her in the litter (Tali Two Dots) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Oooo I could just snuggle those ears Congratulations "mum" & "dad" , and it will get better "big sis" Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I just love this photo, Lesley... She is so cute, bless her . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Awwww she is gorgeous and looks so little next to Jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 She is soooo adorable, and give Jazz a few days and I'm sure she'll accept her new little sister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 oh isnt she gorgeous give jazz a big snuggle from me for being a super big sis cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 She is a beauty. Looks like she might be top dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Tali is just gorgeous. I'm sure the two girls will get on fine once the pecking order has been sorted out. Looking forward to all the progress reports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 I just had Tali on my lap in her blanket to get her to go to sleep - she was really tired and fighting it. I've just popped her and blanket in the crate but with the door open. She's as good as gold! - she knows her name, comes when called and is a delight! Jazz is still wary and growls quietly but she's never had raised hackles and is not terrified like she was yesterday. Some things we've kept Tali free - like Jazz's two beds and a couple of toys, the rest are first come, first served!! She woke us twice in the night and went for a wee - Jazz woke everyone a third time, barking at foxes - but we did manage the extra hour in bed.......much to the disgust of the cows and sheep!! She lets us know when she wants to go for a wee and is just like Jazz was...........she just looks at the door and makes a soft noise then she keeps looking at the door.......that's all. If you have visitors and miss the signs ............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 So gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Aww how exciting! Hope it goes well When we have introduced new dogs, we introduced them outside the house and took them for a short walk together first so there was no rivalry.Once they were happy playing, into the house and have never had any problems. I know Tali is too young to go for a walk, but the principle is the same. It's just to allow Jazz to make friends without the threat of her space being invaded. Once they are friends hopefully she will be happy to share! You are gong to be too busy to post pics - but try!! Can't wait to see them together! Ooh, I'm excited as well Good luck, we adopted the same routine as for introducing a baby..........quietly bring the newby in & bring the old 'un to say hello well away from their "personal space" beds, toys etc, my mum brought Poppy in, leaving DH & I free to attend to Jess...and make sure the old 'un gets as much attention as the baby, jealousy is a very ugly thing to watch in dogs Plenty of space certainly makes it a lot easier. With our old girls we took Gem in to the breeders garden to meet Rosie (we weren't supposed to be getting another dog our friend was we only went for moral support ) & they hit it off instantly.........For our first intro with this lot, we did it in our large back garden, we had trouble with Jess who is really an "only" dog & wouldn't let Poppy anywhere near her & frothed at the mouth in a very bad mood for several days, any time Pops went near her she leapt away as though we'd thrown boiling water at her (now they are inseparable & Jess protects the younger two fiercely!)......when we were given Daisy I took both the big girls to Daisy's garden, where Daisy hid under the bench & offered verbal rather than physical contact to start with & eventually came out to play tentatively with her older sister & my 2. Jess accepted her in a doting auntie role & Poppy was adopted as Mum, lovely to watch We'll wait patiently for pics, no doubt you'll take loads, just lack time to post them Sha x Thanks both for the advice. It helps to hear from others who've been there. We were hoping to introduce them outside but it was raining and Tali had been sick on the way home and was also suffering a bit from the squits after accidentally being fed twice one evening a couple of days before - all the puppies were the same and were beig fed on chicken and rice. We had to bring them both in and it didn't go too badly, considering. We've been very careful to make Jazz a priority and Tali just thinks Jazz is playing when she runs away. The boiling water analogy is so apt Sha - Jazz is just like that......and a bit grumpy, but she's getting there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
