I would suggest keeping her on leash attatched to your hip until she settles. I know it would be annoying but it can give your dogs time to adjust without her in their face stealing their toys. They can get used to her just being there. Also, I would pick up toys and no treats and feed in the crate. Some fosters will blend really nicely in the pack and other won't. This isn't forever but just to avoid fights if possible.
Good luck and she is beautiful.
Hi again, the night was long and I am tired..lol.
She didn't sleep more then maybe 1 hour at a time, then she got up to play, and this went on through the night. We tried crating her, but she cried and that still kept me up. I think she just had too much energy from being cooped up for so long in shelter. She has not been fostered before, as far as BRAT knows so this is all new to her.
Things are better for sure, but much more violent that I have seen in the other foster I have had. Otis is a rough player and very necky, but this was pure anger fights, she even drew blood on Otis lip at one point, and he is looking very uncomfortable. Like he is trying to figure out.."What the h–-, this is my house, she can't just waltz in her and have her way.." She might have issues with males, who knows, that is why we are fostering right? To figure out where she fits in and who would be her perfect forever family..
I didn't get Otis until he was 4 mo. old so he grew up among other B's, his parents and one other set of adult B's as well as some littermates were still there when I got him, so he has been around b's for like I said his first 4 mo, this last 4 mo. he has played with some at the dog park, but only rough here at the house with our dogs and friends dogs.
Today is day 2 and it WILL be better, I just have to believe in that. Dotty is a sweetie towards the kids and us, no fear what so ever, just has issues with Otis and our dachshund, Gus..our female Schnorkie, she plays with normal, not killbill style..
Kudos to you for taking in the foster - here's hoping things will work themselves out even more.
Blood drawing doesn't sound good.
Have you walked Otis and the new foster together - what happens when they are "off your/Otis' turf."
Your new girl is beautiful - nice coat, and the usual elegant air about her!
I hope you have a better day today and maybe get a nap in. I think I would walk and play run do what ever. Keep her awake and going all day so just mabe she will so tried tonight she will sleep. Hope Otis lip is all right.
Rita Jean
Hunter, my BRAT pup, came from a house with 2 big dogs. He plays like a big dog! Way too rough for my Bandit. Maybe Dotty came from a house with big dogs?
I can say that, now, almost 4 months later, Hunter is learning it's not OK to play so rough. Bandit puts him in his place when she has to. And she's learning to keep her neck away from him!!!:o
Aww poor Oyis, he must wonder what hit him 
Hopefully Dotty will learn not to play so rough soon. You are very kind to open your home to foster dogs.
She looks a beautiful Basenji, i wish she was in the UK
sorry about the typo, meant Otis of course not Oyis ,lol
Hi all
Today has been better, partially because I had to go and sub at my daughters school today so they were all crated for some time, They are out and about right now and are actually doing really well, no snarks, nips yet.
I haven't walked them yet, but will this pm. Should I walk her alone or with one of the other dogs? Either way I will tire her out as best I can..If I have the energy to. I sub'd as PE teacher and boy let me tell you, 6 hours of outdoor pe, in 80 or so degrees was taxing, the fistfights and other various things that occured didn't help, but walks are a certain thing that will happen..
Thanks for all your help and inputs, I truly appreciate it.
Well if your not up to taking two walks I would walk Otis and Dotty at lease together. Poor Otis don't get to go walking he may have not like her is after all still number one. Maybe Dotty and Otis will be so tired everone will sleep tonight.
Rita Jean
I don't mind two walks, I usually to three x 2.3 mile walks so they all get their own time, however, in this case should I bring her with Otis so they can deal it out?
I don't mind two walks, I usually to three x 2.3 mile walks so they all get their own time, however, in this case should I bring her with Otis so they can deal it out?
Three x 2.3! Wow 7 miles is a lot a walk'n. That's great Petra!
I would walk them together but I am not there in case they have a fight you are. Maybe they will become friends this away. Have fun let us know.
Rita Jean
Three x 2.3! Wow 7 miles is a lot a walk'n. That's great Petra!
Now I guess I am going to up that since I have a 4th dog in the house…I am going to be so healthy...another reason I love my pets..
I was thinking that if you walk Otis and Dot together it might help with their bonding. You could give it a try and see how it goes.
BTW, I find walking 2 at the same time really easy. Adding a 3rd isn't so easy so mostly I do 2 walks morning and evening. :rolleyes::D
I will try it after dinner, just had to pry her off of Otis neck once again, I am getting thoroughly over this..I am afraid for my kids limbs and my own legs and ankles when I walk past her, I simply do not trust that she will not lunge, not at us, she is really sweet towards humans, but by mistake when she is lungeing towards Otis.
I am having a hard time with this, and frankly just want to sit here and ball about it for a few minutes..
Poor Otis is walking around like he is on eggshells, looking slightly shell shocked, like he doesn't understand what he has done to deserve this..and I don't know either..he hasn't done anything..besides maybe living here and she hasn't..tears are taking over..I will be back..
I am sorry but this little lady would have to learn some manners. I would have to put her in the kennel she would have to know that Otis neck is not to eat. You can get your hand were it does not belong when your trying to pry her off Otis. I know she is new there but I do not know maybe a muzzle when she is near Otis for a few days. Now if they got along today in kennels they can do the same tonight.
Do not cry that will not help the problem only make you more upset get to thinking and set down the ground rules for your home and Otis.
Rita Jean
You are right Rita, ground rules are set even for our own dogs and yes they get broken, and we fix them and move on..I guess I am just very leary about her being so sweet one minute and then bonker city the next, even to Otis..they played earlier like B's do..wow I thought we have a breakthough…it lasted only for few minutes.
I am standing my ground and letting both of them know this is unexceptable. Otis is allowed to get mad, IMO if he is being attacked, but she also have a right to establish were she belongs in the pack.
I got so mad a few minutes ago, when they were at it that slammed my hand as hard as I could into our granite counter top, so it popped real loud..both of them stopped and looked at me in fright...and I separated them and we went out and played..outside they are OK with eachother..
There must be something that set's her off. Playing and then just went off something must cause this. I hate to see Otis get mad do you not wonder if this could change him maybe not now but even down the road?
I understand she has to establish were she belong in the pack. To me I am sorry it's at the bottom. When we come in the door and Spice, Bo and Jaycee all come to the door Jaycee is not the first to get lovings and we do not do first come first serve. Spice was first then Bo and then Jaycee. Jaycee has tried several times to push back the other two but we set the ground rules and that's it she is doing better each time.
Please do not get Otis to have a fright over loud noise. I know it was just at the that second just did it. Happy all played outside and went so well. Rest have a better night.
Rita Jean
