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So about 3 weeks about we adopted a Bluetick Coonhound named Joey. He was ok for the first couple days but has become a real nuisance. Most everything I can handle but he's starting to push Fin around. Now I wouldn't have worried before since Fin likes to play a little rough but I beleive it has gotten worse. Joey outweighs Fin by 50 lbs, and he has resorted to literally smacking Fin in the face and rolling on top of him. He also won't let Fin eat his food, he pushes Fin out of the way to eat everything. I've been noticing Fin's personality has shifted too; he no longer seems as loving and is hiding all the time from Joey. The only time they seem to be getting along is when they're outside using the bathroom. I really want to keep Joey but I'm afraid I'm damaging Fin by having the dog in our house. It seems with everyday Fin is more and more reclusive towards Joey and myself. I don't know what to do with him. The people who were fostering him before said we could bring him back if it doesn't work out but I don't just want to drop this guy off. Is there anything else I could try and do for them to get along? I'm just really worried about Fin, we had him first and I feel that he feels discarded by the new dog. The fact that he doesn't want to play and cuddle is just crazy because he's the exact opposite normally. I don't want to alienate my first baby because my heart wants to help out this other dog.