# JessicaRabbit Just got a message from Jessica. She's in SUPER high gear (and still took a moment to help me out on something - so sweet!), thus the absence. Jay is home and helping out, unfortunately little Miss Piggy is acting up a bit. BUT she sends hugs to all!! Silly Rabbit, she's the one that needs the hug… ## Thread In General · started by sujewel · 31 replies - **Category:** [General](https://nihonken.org/community/c/general) - **Forum:** [Nihon Ken Forum](https://nihonken.org/community/) ## sujewel · 2008-04-15T12:51:06.000Z Just got a message from Jessica. She's in SUPER high gear (and still took a moment to help me out on something - so sweet!), thus the absence. Jay is home and helping out, unfortunately little Miss Piggy is acting up a bit. BUT she sends hugs to all!! Silly Rabbit, she's the one that needs the hugs!! So here's my official HUG to Jessica! *BIG Squeeze* ## _dlroberts · 2008-04-15T13:10:25.000Z Bad Piglet. Bad Piglet. Behave so Jessica has some time to spam us with pictures and stories. I send hugs from afar as well! ## ljowen123 (moderator) · 2008-04-15T13:14:41.000Z *HUGZ* ## tsukitsune (moderator) · 2008-04-15T13:26:23.000Z poor piggy! she's all distraught! ## brada1878 (admin) · 2008-04-15T13:57:44.000Z Hugs! Hope everything slows down for you soon... Piglet will come around, just give her time - she has been through a lot and things have been changing a lot in your family the past few weeks (new home, new pup, etc...) Plus you have a Shikoku pup... god help you. ## JessicaRabbit (admin) · 2008-04-15T14:09:39.000Z Hi all, I am at work right now so I have a moment (who thought going to the office 2x a week would be my rest). Here is whats up... As you may or may not know I have been participating in a "Train the trainer" course for volunteer animal workers. After Piggy started acting up (she bit 2 of the cats, and Himiko; the cats at their food bowl, Himiko when she was in between  Piglet and Jason) I contacted my teacher, who specializes in Bully breeds. My confidence was really rattled and I was very fearful (not an ideal environment, especially when I am supposed to be alpha). She said the cat thing is was food related. I am now keeping them separated when I am not home, cats upstairs, dogs down. The Himiko incident was of more concern to me. She says that since Jay has been absent so much and has always been less dominant (apparently I am alpha in marriage too) Piglet considers herself higher status than Jason and therefore was claiming him from Himiko. When I have had Himiko Piglet licks her and is very sweet. I had Jay walk Piggy to see if this was really true. Piggy pulled him everywhere. I took the leash and immediately Piglet walked right at my side. She obeys my commands 98% of the time (cats in neighbors yards is where we lose our 2%). Jay is home with everyone right now. I told him he needs to be more active in his role with Piggy and to be the boss.  He is going to attend the class with me Sunday, and we are bringing Himiko too so Sue (my trainer) can observe their dynamic. I know that this is transitional and Piglet sure as hell has been through a lot. But it freaked me out, and undermined my confidence. I am feeling better after talking to Sue, and I smudged my house and that is improving the energy a bit (yes even I can get new age-y). I will keep smudging for a full moon cycle and hopefully that will clear any bad mojo that dog training can't.  But I miss the hell out of you guys. I promise more pictures soon. ## JessicaRabbit (admin) · 2008-04-15T14:16:07.000Z The other thing...apparently I was coddling Piglet. ...I have sucked it up and remembered who was in charge (ME dammit) and Piggy is already falling back in line. I just have to make sure my anxieties don't take control. Also, last night was my first night getting ANY sleep in 2 weeks. I don't sleep well when Jay is gone, and then puppy stuff. Good news, Himiko is now letting us know when she needs to go out. Bad news, she is 9 weeks old and needs to go out A LOT! ## brandon_w (admin) · 2008-04-15T14:22:18.000Z It's so easy to coddle dogs, especially when they have had it rough.  Everything will get in line, you will make it so.  Jay going to class with you on Sunday is a big step in the right direction.  Hopefully a bit more sleep will help out.  What the hell is smudging? ## tsukitsune (moderator) · 2008-04-15T14:37:40.000Z is smudging when you burn sage? ## JessicaRabbit (admin) · 2008-04-15T14:54:49.000Z http://members.aol.com/danceottr4/smudge.html ## tsukitsune (moderator) · 2008-04-15T15:15:29.000Z we use california sage when we move into a new home or when needed. i never really understood the whole of it, just following suit of tradition in my family.. ## Romi (admin) · 2008-04-15T15:40:25.000Z Hey Jess! So Glad you're back!!!  Im sure Piggy will calm down once she gets settled.  You guys have been through a lot in the past month, so im sure she's just a little shook up from all the changes.  Its great that Jason is stepping up and trying to become a leader.  Go Jason! Can't wait to see pics and hear more stories!  Get some rest lady! You need all the energy you can get with a new Shikoku pup!  *e-Hug* ## JessicaRabbit (admin) · 2008-04-15T16:45:19.000Z I use a combo of white sage, juniper, and lavender. Romi- Thanks. Last night was my first night of adequate sleep in weeks. ## tsukitsune (moderator) · 2008-04-15T16:51:03.000Z nice smudging combo - that must create lovely energies! ## okiron · 2008-04-15T18:45:35.000Z Aww poor everyone. Piglet will hopefully come around soon and everything will be fine. ## brada1878 (admin) · 2008-04-15T18:52:16.000Z Is Sage and Sage Brush the same? If so, we have plenty of Sage Brush for you to burn... just let me know, I'll send some right over. :c) ## _dlroberts · 2008-04-15T20:47:10.000Z I'm glad to hear that you've got a handle on things Jess. I know the coddling feeling all to well. I think I contributed to Lucy acting up by going out of my way to make sure she still felt loved after bringing Joey home. I've been ignoring her more and more the last few days (especially when she acts in a manner I'm not happy with) and she's coming around to being herself again. I know its tough, believe me I know. But stick to it and things will settle in in no time! ## Leonberger (admin) · 2008-04-15T21:32:27.000Z Wow, you have  a lot on your right now! Easier said than done, but don't forget to stay calm, they will feed on every bit of anxiety you give them. Little buggers! ## hondru (moderator) · 2008-04-16T18:19:46.000Z Thanks for the update, Jess!  I was wondering how you guys were doing.  I think everything will turn out fine for you and all will be settled before you know it.  Good luck with everything! ## tsukitsune (moderator) · 2008-04-18T15:03:41.000Z Dear Jessica, Please send some Himiko/Moto/Piglet spam when most convenient for you - even though you have your hands full - I just can't wait to see more of it.  Sincerely, Jen ## JessicaRabbit (admin) · 2008-04-18T15:33:27.000Z Here are more pictures. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessica_rabbit/sets/72157604609999055/ ## okiron · 2008-04-18T15:41:02.000Z Is it just me or does Piglet look really sad? Such great pictures though. I love it. ## tsukitsune (moderator) · 2008-04-18T15:47:12.000Z himiko is bea-Utiful! and i love piglet's collar! ## _dlroberts · 2008-04-18T17:29:38.000Z Awww. I love the ones of Moto sleeping outside of her pen! They seem to be getting along great. :-) Is Piglet coming around yet? ## JessicaRabbit (admin) · 2008-04-18T17:29:57.000Z ACTUALLY she is smiling in those pictures. Look at other pictures of her and you can see what her sad face looks like. I took those to specifically get her little smile. ## okiron · 2008-04-18T17:57:51.000Z Oh my mistake >.< Now that you say she's smiling I could see her smiles. Maybe my mind was expecting sadness because of the difficulties you've had with her about bringing Himiko home. ## sujewel · 2008-04-18T23:21:50.000Z Himiko is gorgeous!!!!! I'm so jealous. ## Leonberger (admin) · 2008-04-19T15:04:03.000Z She's soo cute!! Moto seems to accept her very naturally, that's great! Is Piglet doing better about the changes?  Very cute pack you have! ## JessicaRabbit (admin) · 2008-04-19T19:52:19.000Z Piggy has been kissing Himiko through the cage. We have been taking Himiko on the morning and evening 5 mile walks (obviously carrying her much of the way, to her chagrin) . She so wants to be a big dog. She is learning very quickly. She knows sit, lets us know when she needs to go out, and knows her name. She is way ahead of where she is expected to be, but that seems to be expected for a shikoku. I am being cautious with her and Piglet, just because of the size difference. I will likely always keep them separated when I am not home. But they are doing quite well. ## sujewel · 2008-04-20T00:18:53.000Z Great news. I'm glad Piglet is getting along better. Himiko is one smart girl!!! But I think her mommy has something to do with that. --- **Navigate:** [Forum home](https://nihonken.org/community/?format=md) · [Sitemap](https://nihonken.org/community/sitemap.xml)