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<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore>I think expecting a 6 year old
dog and a 12 week old puppy to bond immediately is expecting an awful
lot. Let the puppy be a puppy and let your girl accept him or not at
her pace.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore>She will probably put the pup in
his place frequently, he has to learn his manners after all.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore>Whether she plays and bonds the
way you want is iffy. Our Maggie was always very tolerant of
younger dogs but did not necessarily want to play or cuddle with them. And
of course all the pups have to learn Maggie Manners.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore>Cathy</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#800000 size=4 face=Baltimore>Cathy Blatz<BR><A
href="http://www.summerhilldachshundsandbassets.com">www.summerhilldachshundsandbassets.com</A><BR><A
href="http://www.bassethoundclubofwpa.com">www.bassethoundclubofwpa.com</A><BR><A
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