What a sad situation for this little fellow. First, I would help the chi to establish his alpha status with the new guy. He has been there longer and that is entitled to special status. Make sure you spend one on one time with the chi so he doesn't become jealous and knows that he is still special. Make sure he has stuff that is "just his" like a special place only he can go, or a toy that only he can play with, ect.
Then, also spend some one on one time with the new guy. Let him come to trust you and know you will care for him and protect him before making him deal with another dog. He probably feels no one wants him and trust no one. I would make a special effort to bond with him before trying to get the dogs to bond. Give them more time to adjust. After a while both will come to accept that the others are now a part of the family. But they must first feel confident in their relationship with you before they can move on to each other.... Marsha ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 9:00 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Adding another dog to the family Hello~ I recently acquired another dog by default. He was supposed to be given to my mother who recently lost her dog to cancer, but that didn't work out, so now he is here with me. My Chihuahua gets along with my other dogs very well, but this dog doesn't seem to like any of the other dogs and they're not too thrilled with him either. I haven't decided what to do with the newest addition. He is a maltese and very cute and sweet, but if the dogs aren't getting along, I don't know what to do. I am his 3rd home. If anyone has any advice on how to get dogs used to one another, I would be extremely grateful. Thanks so much! Camille
