I’ve really tried to make a very conscious effort to ensure that my big boys get the same attention and lovin’ whilst we’ve introduced our Cody.
What I’ve learned is that, you can’t give them the same attention and lovin’, you have to show them even more and make more time for just you and each of them one-on-one.
Nikita has been showing some wear lately. I feel just awful about it. Nikita and I have this thing that he places his muzzle under my chin, resting his face on my shoulder blade. It’s like "our hug". He holds the hug much longer and there are sometimes now, that he doesn’t listen to me when called. It’s so not like him. He’s hurt and I haven’t been doing a good enough effort in his regard.
With the puppy being so easy to carry, I do carry him alot, talking and hugging him. We have a retaining wall that in some areas of the yard can be about 3 feet tall. Dockers gets up on the retaining wall while I’m leaning on it. I turn around to acknowledge and pet him. He tries to jump into my arms! Oh my gosh! Not prepared and a 33 lb Corgi-dog jumping in my arms. Evidence that he wants to be carried too. It’s so out of character for him.
My poor boys. I feel like a bad parent.
