westiemum Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) I find I have to be careful of my youngest westie Andy - he's such a healthy robust little man that he can become invisible - compared with the high maintenance needs of the older two. Here he is on his back in front of the fire right now. I'm really interested to know if anyone else has a dog who is so low maintenance they have to be careful to pay them enough attention in the face of other competing high maintenance canine family members?? Edited May 12, 2015 by westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canisbellum Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Yes I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Yes - so what do you do cane toad to make sure your attention is shared around?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizslaMomma Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Mine is past tense. Tibor would just remain in the background if either Gabor or ZsaZsa were doing the Ringling Brothers Circus act aka feed me. Once, Tibor even got left outside on the back porch. Gabor had tripped the door so it shut. I had feed them ( how unusual) & then heard this tiny whimper.... Tibor was sat patiently waiting. After that, I made a point of 'doing' for him first at least a couple times a day. I tell you his tail wagged in delight. I found the dogs knew there was a pecking order & were amenable. Times of sickness, of course, allowed for a different approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 The Border Collies are pretty "invisible" , especially Elvis. They get fed, they sleep inside & get walked when we can, they lack in affection though :/. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Yes my husband and I were only discussing this a couple of days ago. We are back to 5 dogs and have always noticed Astro our pomxchi, unlike the rest of the pack will sit back and not ask for attention very often. He has always been a bit more independent although he loves a cuddle and belly rub. Funny when were at the off leash park he's the only one that won't leave my side, he constantly pokes me in the back of the leg while we're walking just to make sure I know he's there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denali Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Yes, poor Henry has been left out a few times, locked behind doors etc. as he is just so quiet! I do give him just as much attention, but he doesn't ask for it as much as the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canisbellum Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Yes - so what do you do cane toad to make sure your attention is shared around?? I make sure that what I do to one I do to both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikira Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Kira, our Border Collie, fades into the sofa, and snoozes in the face of the crazy Jingo Jack Russell demanding to be on my lap, fed, etc. Kira patiently watches, and when Jingo gets a treat, simply waits for me to walk over to her and hand feed her hers. She is such an easy going girl that I need to constantly be aware I must interact with her. She is happy to be within 3 feet of me! and between Tip passing away,and Jingo arriving, Kira did not change her personality at all,even given the extra attention she got, so it is her choice! The combination of two personalitiies suits us all, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizslaMomma Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Kira, our Border Collie, fades into the sofa, and snoozes in the face of the crazy Jingo Jack Russell demanding to be on my lap, fed, etc. Kira patiently watches, and when Jingo gets a treat, simply waits for me to walk over to her and hand feed her hers. She is such an easy going girl that I need to constantly be aware I must interact with her. She is happy to be within 3 feet of me! and between Tip passing away,and Jingo arriving, Kira did not change her personality at all,even given the extra attention she got, so it is her choice! The combination of two personalitiies suits us all, It's always super when different personalities blend to make a happy pack. Nothing fazed Tibor. Gabor was neurotic but he came to us as a 7 monht old rescue with attached baggage. Thank Dog, we worked thro' his fobiles and found underneath the best dog ever. ( silly as but who needed to tell a loyal & faithful dog anything like that. ) Gabor was my Heart dog. When Gabor was being silly, Tibor would sit & look at him as if to say 'are you for real'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Yes. Wolf is 12 now so she is monitored more closely. Tempeh is still full of quirks and keeps us constantly on our toes. Then we have Stussy who is my heart girl and all love. Never sick or needy, she just fits herself in. What I do is give her quality cuddles every day. She lies on me while I watch tv at night and she likes to sleep touching me at night. I try to always rub her favourite spots while putting up with the inconvenience of 18kg of dog lying on me or poking me with toenails or a cold nose. It is how we stay connected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 I know what you mean about the cold nose LG!!! Andy likes to get up close and personal and then rolls over on his back to be held like a baby!!! I call Andy my little chunky one - he's compact robust and a bit rotund!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I've only got one dog and she's super high maintenance, and quite willing to demand attention LOUDLY when she wants it. I try not to reward that but sometimes - anything to stop the yelling... But sometimes she is invisible. One of her fave spots is between the back of the couch and the wall. And she often disappears in the back yard and gets accidentally shut out there (tho she's quite good at asking to be let back in when she's ready). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yonjuro Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Oh, Andy is gorgeous :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) Thanks Yonjuro - here's my favourite photo of him right side up! I think he looks like he's smiling - not bad for a puppy farm rescue!! ETA I should add this photo is Snook's master work! I still marvel that she managed to get such great photos - thanks again Snook. Edited May 14, 2015 by westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizslaMomma Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Thanks Yonjuro - here's my favourite photo of him right side up! I think he looks like he's smiling - not bad for a puppy farm rescue!! ETA I should add this photo is Snook's master work! I still marvel that she managed to get such great photos - thanks again Snook. That is GORGEOUS.... shows what a darling Andy is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yonjuro Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Thanks Yonjuro - here's my favourite photo of him right side up! I think he looks like he's smiling - not bad for a puppy farm rescue!! ETA I should add this photo is Snook's master work! I still marvel that she managed to get such great photos - thanks again Snook. Oh wow, that's wonderful. what a happy and handsome boy :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Thanks VM and Y. Yes he's genuinely a lovely boy - beautiful nature - despite his really dodgey beginnings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Was Andy a rescue Westiemum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) Yep BC - he came from THAT notorious puppy farm that used to operate 2 hours outside Adelaide and thank goodness is no more. He's done so well from the fearful little man I picked up all those years ago who had never been in a car or house, wasn't toilet trained, had never eaten out of a bowl, couldn't walk on a lead and was badly socialized - to being mistaken for a show dog by a judge in the grooming competition at the Royal Adelaide Show last year. He and his very young groomer won first place!! He's come such a looooong way - and I couldn't be prouder. :) :) :) Edited May 15, 2015 by westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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