Greetings group,

My concerns about Nikki's
socialization with other dogs were laid
to rest, so to speak, this evening. We
got a visit from my ex tonight, she came
over to visit my son (I have custody)
and brought along a 5 year old male
Pomeranian (sp?) that she has been
watching for a friend. Right away I
thought that I was going to have to keep
an eye on Nikki but, to my amazement,
they got along great. The Pom (can't
remember his name) was pretty calm and
quiet, just like Nikki normally is and
after the obligatory meet and sniff,
they were trotting around the house,
playing together. I was amazed :]
Nikki even shared her toys with him!
I was so happy and I made sure that
I praised both of them for playing so
nice. They played together for about a
half hour until they got tired, got a
drink (Nikki even let him drink from her
bowl) and then laid down on Nikki's
favorite rug together. The Pom only
barked a couple of times when it was
time to go (I think he didn't want to
leave) which freaked Nikki a little bit,
but she followed him right to the door
like sweethearts. It was so cute! I
was so happy with her so I laid down on
the floor and played (spoiled) with her
for a little while, which I normally do
every night anyway, but it felt more
like a bonding experience this time.
She was a complete opposite from the
way she behaves with Rosco when they
meet outside. Of course the Pom wasn't
jumping all around and all over her and
they were both in the house, off leash,
which I'm sure may have had some
influence on Nikki's behavior. I know
that dogs, like people, have different
personalities and I'm guessing that
Nikki might not care all that much for
Rosco's personality (and abundance of
energy) but does like the Pom's, which
is more suited to her own.
Without touching off another
argument, does anyone have any thoughts
about her change in behavior? Is there
a way I can use this to help her get
used to Rosco's energetic
ersonality? - - Les