I think the second one is still processing - I've got a third one uploading. I think they are doing really well together. Jazz has done some humping of Fletch - I am assuming that's trying to establish dominance?
I could only see the first video and I confess I don't have an audio card on my laptop, but I do get the advantage of just reading body language. I think you have nothing to worry about. Jazz looks very calm. And Fletch licking her is a gesture of being lower in the pack. So I would say you should be all set with nothing to worry about. You have one good looking pack LJ congratulations.
thats exactly what it is. during play in our group, Hachi humps no one, Tsuki humps Kitsune and kitsune humps tsuki and Hachi. Its all about their hierarchy, IMO. But I really only see it during play. Are they playing when she humps?
Can't see the second one yet, but the first one is awesome. Jazz let him give her kisses! I think that's the most relaxed I've seen her around another dog. In fact, I know it is. I've never seen her relaxed enough to lay down around another dog. Things are going great.
Thanks! Fletch has been licking Jazz several times. I knew posting video would help in everyone seeing the interaction. I think the second one finished processing - try it and see.
watched #2 - she is VERY relaxed for being around a new dog! you did an amazing job LJ! Even when he sniffed her and she sat to stop him, usually Hachi will give a warning growl to whoever does that to her, and even snapped at a dog for doing that. Jazz just was like i'm sitting, be gone, all is well! Really cool!
Thanks! No snarkies this evening - just a bit of playing. The third video has uploaded - it'll take just a moment for it to finish processing and then you'll have the last in the series.
OMG LJ!!!!!!!! Jazz is doing AMAZING! Now needless to say Niko has NO social problems (does overly social count?), but as you know she has been amazing for Sasha. She has taught Sasha how to be a dog. We took them to daycare today and Sasha even played...with other dogs...IN FRONT OF STRANGERS!!! That was a proud momma moment to say the least. Like I told you on the phone, I think that once you get through the hard stuff and get a routine going, it is going to be so good for Jazz! Im so excited!
LJ I don't think you have anything to worry about! They seem to be doing REALLY well! Although they aren't interacting with eachother too much, they both seem calm with eachother. I think they just need time to adjust. Im sure after a couple weeks they will be all snuggle and play!
Here's an update on the park visit. Jazz still isn't happy at the park. She was definitely snarky with new dogs, but wasn't as bad with Niko & Sasha. Fletch is pretty friendly.
Sasha adores Chad
Entrance at Lenora Park
Friendly Dog & Fletch
Sasha, Jazz & Fletch
Niko & Fletch
Niko
Sasha
Fletch, Sasha, & Niko
Jazz
Jazz being held
Niko, Jazz, & Fletch
Jazz Drools whenever we are at the park
We are still having grumbles with the kids about the additional chores related with Fletch and Fletch constantly barks at my brother, who lives with me.
Today & Tomorrow will be the first days that he'll be dealing with Fletch most of the day - he has a whacked schedule - works all day Sat & Sun, and then overnight Mon & Tues. Wednesday is a wash as he's trying to flip back to days. I'll let you guys know how it went once I get home.
Fun trip to the park! All the doggies are just beautiful!
Hachi constantly gets snarky with other dogs at the dog park, but I perceive them as rude and I think Hachi is just correcting them, for the most part, she gurgles at puppies who do extended sniffing or jumpy dogs BUT she is just wonderful within our pack with our other dogs. Jazz reminds of me Hachi a lot (in a good way!)
Thanks! Jazz is very particular about who she accepts to sniff her. She gets the snarkiest when more than one try to crowd in around her. She actually followed one dog that she had been snarky with - so she got a bit of a timeout on the one. Most of the time she grumbles - we call her the crotched old woman who doesn't like the youngsters.
lol! at the dog park last week to meet with Kai the shiba, we called Hachi the "crotchety ol' b**ch"! She got really snarky with a sheltie pup and spent the rest of the time hooked to me. Its obvious that if she was aggressive, she would not inhibit herself and would charge, but never does.
I know I've asked before, but how old is Jazz? around 5? Our vet honestly thinks that Hachi is closer to 4 or 5 or was just really unkempt in her formative year.
Jazz turned 5 in July. She was a show dog until the age of 2 and was about to be bred when her skin allergy showed up. The breeder decided not to breed her (but didn't have her spayed) and "worked on" getting it cleared up. She fed Eukanuba Sensitive Skin (I was told that it was the only thing that worked, but she had very little fur on her front paws when I got her). I've decided that she was kept away from the other dogs and possibly outside for most of it. Jazz prefers to be inside and she gets a little overwhelmed with being outside - which is why I think she doesn't challenge the door that often. At some point, I believe a man was "watching" her and wasn't very friendly, due to her reaction to any male when I first got her - she would cower away and try to shrink into the floor.
She bonded with me very quickly. I had a 6 hour drive home when I picked her up She spent it in the front seat (I know, I know) curled up. I rested my hand on her and talked the whole way home to her. I had the following two days off and with the exception of a couple of hours for church, she spent that full time with me and only me.
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Even when he sniffed her and she sat to stop him, usually Hachi will give a warning growl to whoever does that to her, and even snapped at a dog for doing that. Jazz just was like i'm sitting, be gone, all is well!
Really cool!
Now needless to say Niko has NO social problems (does overly social count?), but as you know she has been amazing for Sasha. She has taught Sasha how to be a dog. We took them to daycare today and Sasha even played...with other dogs...IN FRONT OF STRANGERS!!! That was a proud momma moment to say the least. Like I told you on the phone, I think that once you get through the hard stuff and get a routine going, it is going to be so good for Jazz! Im so excited!
Sasha adores Chad
Entrance at Lenora Park
Friendly Dog & Fletch
Sasha, Jazz & Fletch
Niko & Fletch
Niko
Sasha
Fletch, Sasha, & Niko
Jazz
Jazz being held
Niko, Jazz, & Fletch
Jazz Drools whenever we are at the park
We are still having grumbles with the kids about the additional chores related with Fletch and Fletch constantly barks at my brother, who lives with me.
Have your brother start tossing really yummy treats at Fletch. He'll get there.
Those pictures are awesome. I think you will have a happy pack so fast you will be shocked.
Sasha, Niko, Fletch, and Jazz are all looking really good.
And yes, kids are good at grumbling, I even know a lot of adults who are good at grumbling.
Seriously though, sounds like they are doing great!
Hachi constantly gets snarky with other dogs at the dog park, but I perceive them as rude and I think Hachi is just correcting them, for the most part, she gurgles at puppies who do extended sniffing or jumpy dogs BUT she is just wonderful within our pack with our other dogs. Jazz reminds of me Hachi a lot (in a good way!)
I know I've asked before, but how old is Jazz? around 5? Our vet honestly thinks that Hachi is closer to 4 or 5 or was just really unkempt in her formative year.
She bonded with me very quickly. I had a 6 hour drive home when I picked her up She spent it in the front seat (I know, I know) curled up. I rested my hand on her and talked the whole way home to her. I had the following two days off and with the exception of a couple of hours for church, she spent that full time with me and only me.