another dog?

• another dog? jaye Posted : 4/22/2006 9:57:18 PM im think about getting another dog.  there is a little dog that was found wandering the streets.  they think he may have been abused because hes so scared to come when called.  hes a 15 pound chihuahua/spitz mix.  what the heck is a spitz?  i looked it up and all i can find is that its a name that covers a wide selection of dogs.  heres a link to his picture.   [linkhttp://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/julievmk/eaae3e6c.jpg]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/julievmk/eaae3e6c.jpg[/link]   LIKE 24 REPLIES 821 VIEWS LAST POST DYAN Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jaye Posted : 4/22/2006 10:20:56 PM oh and hes about 1 year old and hasnt been neutered yet.  when would be the best time to have that done?  will that maybe chill him out a little and make him not so scared?  ive heard it can do that. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• dyan Posted : 4/22/2006 10:48:52 PM Hes very cute Jaye.   I don't know much about  either breed of that mix so I can't help much with that.   I would get him neutered pretty much right away, it helps settle them down but I dont know about helping him get over being afraid. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• loveukaykay Posted : 4/22/2006 11:33:35 PM I know how hard it is not to adopt when you see another one in need... just make sure that you are up for it right now.  Maybe wait until Emma is more comfortable (Im sure shes quite comfy!) but I mean until shes gotten things down as far as commands and potty training until you get another one... and until you two have a special bond... you dont want them bonding more with each other than with you... then again as long as you spend alone time with each then  it shouldnt be a problem.  Do you think they would both be okay with it?   If you think you can handle it right now then I say go for it b/c you are certainly a good doggie mom and that little pup needs one, just think it through good so you dont end up regreting it.  Not sure about that breed. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jaye Posted : 4/22/2006 11:47:30 PM emma LOVES other dogs so i think she would really happy about it.  and this dog is said to play well with other dogs even large ones.  the bonding thing is something to think about. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• loveukaykay Posted : 4/23/2006 12:20:47 AM I think as long as you give them time with just you with the other not around I would think it would be okay.. not sure though.  Bailey is very clingy but when my family was over for the whole easter weekend with their dogs I didnt even see her until bedtime (not really... but she IGNORED me!).  I couldnt believe it, my cousin had a little min-pin and chi mix and another chow mix... Bailey loved it, but didnt need me anymore[] Lol, my feelings were hurt... I think it was silly though because it was just cause it was new I think... I suppose if that dog was always here she would get over the excitement and all... I think.     0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jaye Posted : 4/23/2006 8:51:18 PM ok, i think i need help.  we brought the little guy home and we introduced him to emma and they dont get along.  i dont understand this because they both like other dogs really well.  i think what the problem is, is that emma gets too hyper and excited about it and it scares him and then he gets all defensive and they try to fight.  what can i do? 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Christi Posted : 4/23/2006 9:00:01 PM A lot of times an American Eskimo dog is called a spitz.  Spitz is the type of dog, eskie is the breed.  However, MANY people don't know the difference.  The pic makes me think Chi/eskie 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• dackelfan Posted : 4/23/2006 9:12:01 PM This little guy is cute. I remember Spitz from germany. I just put it in the searchengine and it gave me something. I hope I copy this right so you can look it up: [linkhttp://www.dogbreedinfo.com]www.dogbreedinfo.com[/link]. Then put in German Spitz. Hope it helps. When I got my dog Pepper from a dachshund breeder 3.5 years ago she was very skiddish. I almost lost her the moment they gave her to me. She tried to wiggle out of my arms. Then when we got home she ran around the house with her tail tugged in and every time any of us moved she ran or barked at us. It took a couple of weeks or so for her to feel comfortable with us and be comfortable around the other dogs. The others are friendly, but way nosy. They think they have to inspect a new dog to the fullest...Today she is just like the others. She is confident and gets along great with the other dogs. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• dyan Posted : 4/23/2006 9:29:13 PM Aw gee Jaye,  I don't have help for you,,,but I think you have to probably give them some time. I'm sure someone here can help...I have read many ideas when introducing two dogs to eachothere.      I just can't remember them well enough,,I hope someone comes along with some ideas soon. Just don't expect too much too soon! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jaye Posted : 4/23/2006 9:50:20 PM   ok thanks guys.  i guess ill just use patience then.  right now i we have the new guy (his name is Goblin but we want to change it to something else we just dont know what yet) in the kids room with the door closed.  we have food and water in there for him and we go in and check on him and spend time with him.  maybe after a while emma will get used to the idea of him being here and will calm down a little.   the people we got him from were right, hes so ugly hes cute hehe.  they gave him to us free along with a little bag of dog food and a few nylabones of his. im so excited, i cant wait for it to get cold again now so i can dress him in a sweater hehe.         0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• bluelighting Posted : 4/23/2006 11:30:00 PM Hopes everything goes ok for you. Sounds like you have fallen in love for the little guy.   Hey enjoy the weather I rather have warm sunny days then snow right now. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jaye Posted : 4/23/2006 11:33:50 PM hey, we havnt had snow for the past 2 winters, i would kill for some snow hehe.   btw it was in the 70s today, WOW!  im sure we  still have some chilly days left so ill pick him up a little something ) 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jaye Posted : 4/24/2006 12:37:27 AM he weighs 15 pounds.  do i need to use a harness on him or will a collar and leash be ok?     0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• faol Posted : 4/24/2006 12:55:08 AM [blockquote] Jaye, how is he with your kids?  When I adopted Bear, my black chow mix, the pound made sure he was going to a home without kids because he was just so terrified of everything!  We kept Bear and Zoe separated at first because neither were fixed yet.  Now they get along together most of the time, but sometimes a fight will break out when Bear tries to dominate Zoe.  So maybe it's a dominance thing with Emma and Goblin? Bear is doing great now, still nervous but nowhere near as terrified as he was a year ago when I first got him.  Anyway, if you need any advice or anything let me know.  [/blockquote] 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login