[Dailydrool] Maggie and welcoming her new brother

[Cheryl Stafford]

Otter was a puppy when we brought him home (10 wks old) our first puppy 
EVER,and we had Kita, our Malamute.  She was indifferent to him which 
was good because outside of our pack she was dog aggressive.  She knew 
from day one she best not touch a hair on his head.  She actually would 
let him sleep by her.  She loved her pack.  At two, Otter stopped 
playing with toys, Kita never played with toys.  He looked lonely so 
enter Radar, his half brother.  He was also 10 wks old.  I have NEVER 
gotten the cold shoulder treatment as grand as the one I got from 
Otter.  He didn't want a baby brother and he made it known to everyone.  
He wouldn't look at me. He wouldn't sit with me.  He wouldn't come near 
me...even for a treat!!!!  It broke my heart.  I cried.  He tormented me 
and I believe he enjoyed it.  He wouldn't go near his new brother 
either.  It took 4 LONG months before he would share space with Radar 
and BEGIN to forgive me.
Kita passed away 2 years ago in Oct.  The house was empty w/o 3 dogs so 
the search was on.  In Dec. '09 we adopted Mollie, the Bloodhound, from 
Tenn.  She was WILD at 2 years old.  They both disliked her.  They said 
this was NOT what they asked Santa for on their list.  Otter accepted 
her first once they got the personal space thing worked out...he doesn't 
like her in his.  It took Radar 8 months before he decided she could 
stay.  Now...everyone gets along so well.  NO fights...it's too 
QUIET...I've been looking for a 4th dog...
Good luck with getting your boy.  It might take her time but she will 
eventually forgive you, tolerate her new brother and maybe even love him.
Cheryl
Otter, Radar and Mollie the Bloodhound