Fairy13
Wise Old Thumper
Ok. We tried about 3 weeks or so ago now to bond Willow (frenchie rescued by Kay) to Holly & Lilly (bonded pair) and Daisy (been single for a while since Wellie died)
It went badly. Willow attacked everybun, soon as look at them. Proper fighting ensued (rolling on side, locked on).
Diasy was absolutely petrified of him and wouldnt eat, Holly went much the same way. Only Lilly was still holding her own and after 2 hours we decided it couldnt carry on. (I should add too that on inspecting them afterward the only bun that seems to have any cuts was Willow, a smallone on his side and small one to his ear too. Both healed. Nothing horrific)
Willow had only been neutered bout 3 weeks ago prior to that. It's now been just over 6 weeks ago. All girls speyed months ago.
The space they had in the kitchen (which was neutral) was about 8ft by 4ft.
Now, weather allowing, all 4 have been out in the garden on grass at the same time in seperate runs but close. Willow and Daisy will have a pop at each other through the bars but it does calm down.
I would like to try bonding them again but am terrified!!
I think the girls would bond but its Willow :?
How should I go about it do you think? What have you done in a similar situation?
I should add that other than hormones we think Willow's aggressive reaction may be down to the bullying from the other frenchies he was initially with. Maybe he's constantly on the defensive.
Please please tell me of your methods that have acheived a bond even though difficult. And feel free to ask me questions and give advice on size of area etc etc or anything that may be of help.
Thanks so much x
It went badly. Willow attacked everybun, soon as look at them. Proper fighting ensued (rolling on side, locked on).
Diasy was absolutely petrified of him and wouldnt eat, Holly went much the same way. Only Lilly was still holding her own and after 2 hours we decided it couldnt carry on. (I should add too that on inspecting them afterward the only bun that seems to have any cuts was Willow, a smallone on his side and small one to his ear too. Both healed. Nothing horrific)
Willow had only been neutered bout 3 weeks ago prior to that. It's now been just over 6 weeks ago. All girls speyed months ago.
The space they had in the kitchen (which was neutral) was about 8ft by 4ft.
Now, weather allowing, all 4 have been out in the garden on grass at the same time in seperate runs but close. Willow and Daisy will have a pop at each other through the bars but it does calm down.
I would like to try bonding them again but am terrified!!
I think the girls would bond but its Willow :?
How should I go about it do you think? What have you done in a similar situation?
I should add that other than hormones we think Willow's aggressive reaction may be down to the bullying from the other frenchies he was initially with. Maybe he's constantly on the defensive.
Please please tell me of your methods that have acheived a bond even though difficult. And feel free to ask me questions and give advice on size of area etc etc or anything that may be of help.
Thanks so much x