Bulldogs World

Dear all,

its been a while, but I have been lurking. is it just me or are bullies the sweetest dogs on the planet? Anyways, we were babysitting my friends dog while she was out of town last week, and it seemed that my recently only child Kibby was finally interested in sniffing and sitting next to and engaging with my friends dog.  Its been 4 months now since kibbys best friend gabby passed away and it has been a little difficult.  Kibby got a little bit more timid, sometimes more withdrawn, and alot more clingy- like my husband and I haven't gone out much because she looks so sad everytime we leave.  So when we were babysitting, it was amazing to us, that she was trying to talk to the other dog! we thought, ok , this means she is ready for a new friend! kibby has never really been into any other dog besides her best bud Gabby.. she was always very laid back and more into people. Anyways, we jumped online and found a beagle rescue named Copper , 6 yrs old, likes to cuddle, and sadly ,who's sister got adopted without her.... we thought GREAT- now they can be new sisters and be best friends and we can finally go out again! Its now been two weeks since we got her.

Holy cow.. I did not do enough of my research ahead of time.. I did not know beagles were so insane about food.. so far, Copper has eaten the both bathroom trashes, kitchen garbage, a box of cookies, dragged kibbys bag of food to the living room, and she loathes cats but loves cat poo. whoever had her before did not teach her to walk on a leash either.  I thought a 6 yr old would be more like a senior and more laid back! I have never had such a hungry, calculating, dog before. The good thing is that she is a sweetheart indoor when we are all together, and her and kibby have tolerated each other so far.

Within the last week, Kibby has started gaining more interest in her , more so then Copper to Kibby.. kibby will sniff her alot and lick her now.. Copper still seems a little scared of kibby, but is slowly sleeping closer to her. But now for the last few days.. Kibby seems a little bit more jealous, snapped at her one time when we were giving out treats. Kibby keeps spinning on her butt, even though she has never had gland issues and she just had a bath 2 weeks ago. Copper seems a little itchy as well. Both do not have fleas.

Honestly, I was having second thoughts about keeping this dog, but I figure with any new dog, there will be issues and adjustments... and anyways my husband is super in love with her already.

Anyways, I know that there will always be a period of adjustment... but what is the best way? I figure give Kibby a little bit more love when copper is around. I am also trying to keep Kibby's routine the same too. I feel bad that I am not giving Copper as much love, but I figure that will come in time because for now, Kibby is still number 1 and I do not want Kibby to develop a new ocd issue because of this new dog. My husband , on the other hand, thinks I am insane and thinking to hard about this. He gives Copper super endless love and lets her lay all over him in front of Kibby and so forth.  I think he is the one making Kibby jealous and act the way she does. Kibby is starting to cry for a new squeaky toy when this happens and pouts in the kitchen until she gets one.  Also, I am not sure if the new spinning is related. He is still giving Kibby love, but I think not enough, and I think he is not thinking about Kibby when he is giving Copper way too much love in front of her.

Can you tell me who is right and what is the best way??? I appreciate any help- this is making me insane! Am I being mean about this because I love kibby too much?

here are some pics.. don't let her sweet face fool you... her code name ninja warrior (because somehow she gets on the kitchen counters when we are not home) evil , small brown dog.