These buddies are getting along quite well now. The frisky kiddo always ready to play while Jade prefers more me time or some peace. Kiddo knows his boundaries too... Don't try to eat from Jade's plate. She will let him know he's trespassing but no bite or fight. The constant jealousy when one is being treated nicely than the other is there as I'm always balancing it so no one feels left out. I sometimes call the kiddo Rocky the landlord as he's extra smart and very alert and seems to be the first to alert for any strange sound or approach.

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Nice one....am thinking about getting a cat as a companion for my Tasha, hoping she doesn't eat it

14teenK:
Nice one....am thinking about getting a cat as a companion for my Tasha, hoping she doesn't eat it

kolokolobi:


It took a while for territorial instincts to kick in really. She's now 8 months old and she started differentiation of strangers about a month ago. She's balanced friendly alert but won't take kindly to someone barging into the compound without being led in. Once she sees your accepted and welcome by me she chills.

To my surprise she's taken the feisty little guy, Rocky, in after a few days and would share her food and toys with him now. I spent loads of time to supervise the integration. She was pensive and swung between acceptance and aggression but I constantly repeated no or stop and got her to calm down that we can all be one big happy family.

@ bolded.... I admire your extra effort in socialising Jade..... There are no bad dog, just bad owners. And you sure, are not a bad owner. It's not just about acquiring pets, but also swing to their well being generally that makes a good pellet lover. Thumbs up to you.
By the way, when will you update the thread?
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