We are thankful we have siblings. All three of us were born with biological brothers and sisters. Heavens, Bailie comes from a litter of fourteen! We have never lived alone as an only dog, and we are happy, most of the time, that we are not alone. Olivia and I are really close. I tolerate all her antics, and she pushes my buttons, but we remain super close.
Bailie and Olivia get along. They have a lot of similarities which may be part of the reason they are not super close. Olivia knows Bailie won’t tolerate her crazy antics, so she simply saves them all for me. Bailie enjoys watching Olivia do all the hard sniff work, and then she joins in at the end.
For me and Bailie, our relationship is not very good. Ever since my phantom pregnancy when I flipped out, we really don’t get along very well. I was not myself for many months, and we still have a lot of tension. It’s alright as Mom understands and we just do our own things most of the time. Nevertheless, we do still love each other.
Olivia and I race around a lot. She loves to tease me with a toy and I often fall for her game. We have so much fun. It would be odd not having at least one sibling to play with. Moms first dog was an only dog, until Katie came along and then she was an only dog for a few years too. Since that time, three seems to be the right number.
Air scenting is probably the activity Olivia and Bailie enjoy the most. Mom catches them together doing it a lot. They seem to enjoy sniffing the air together, so why not! Sometimes Mom thinks one super spoiled dog would be fun, but then she thinks it is good for us to have siblings of the same species to hang out with, and we agree. Does your pup have canine siblings?
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well I was an only child once and it was not that bad…. bu to have da nelly is ok, I can blame a lot of mischief on him…
The blame game is best with multiple siblings, we include the cat of course!
Clover does not have siblings but she has a best friend that lives in the same apartment building.
Mom’s first dog Trine was an only dog most of her life and she had friends. Katie also had friends the few years she was an only dog after Trine passed away. There are good and bads for single dogs and multiple dogs.
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We also include the cats in the family now and then. Sophie prefers we don’t, Bert always wants to be included.
Siblings are a good thing and I’ve had it both ways but I really like having mom all to myself and not having to share. I do sound spoiled somewhat, don’t I?!☺
We can see the advantages of getting everything, but sharing and playing is also fun with siblings.
We are definitely pack animals and enjoy having siblings to do stuff with. Zachary and Mia have always had siblings. Ellee was an only in her younger years and she took a while to get used to being in a full house. She bonded well with Benjamin since they were both older and more sedentary.
We are pack hounds too. Howling and barking at the delivery guy on your own isn’t as much fun as when others chime in!
Siblings are the best. I came from a small litter of 4. When I arrived here there were 3 older Boston terriers that did not want to play very much. Those fur babies went to the Bridge. Very soon after Lyla left mom brought tiny Puffin. I was 5 and wanted nothing to do with that ear grabbing, fur pulling, tail chomping ball of energy! That lasted 2 days, and came to my senses and began to play with the little needle toothed monster. She has been my best friend since that day and I ❤ my baby sister. XOXO Sparkle
I think every species has small spats and irritations with others of the species, but most of the time it is enjoyable. Mom and her brother are the same way.
It sounds like three is working out well for your family! Luke definitely enjoys being an only dog, since he likes to be the center of attention. I think he’d like to have a sibling to play with sometimes though! I think two would be the right number for us. Three is not bad, but when we had three, I always felt like one of them was left out of playing. But as long as we have Luke we will let him enjoy being an only child.
He also has all the farm animals/birds to hang out with. He isn’t suffering at all!
Xena: Me and Lucy, we get along and love each other, but we don’t curl up together or anything. We do play. I heard that my predecessor Angel Lexi loved being an only dog.
Olivia is always cuddling up with me or mom, she loves that. Even before Bailie and I had our issues, we never really cuddled together. Being alone would be fun, but I’m happy I have sisters.
Siblings are a good thing. Even if you don’t get along all that great, you’re still siblings. I know I enjoy seeing what you’re up to each week. I’m thankful for that.
Have a woof woof Thankful Thursday. My best to your mom. ♥
Thank you. Not everyone gets along all the time with humans either. Personalities are not made to mix with everyone.
A phantom pregnancy must be tough for a pup as it will whack her hormones and change her scent to the family. Hope you work it out
It was a really bad four month period of time for us, but I’ve gotten back to about 90% of where I was prior to that. Mom says time heals everything, so we will see. Bailie and I enjoy being around each other, but we are not the besties we were because I went after her several times during that dreaded summer. Her trust is lacking.
I love watching you two play together – precious!
Olivia is the Switzerland in our family. She has fun with everyone including the cats.
Are not sibling dynamics a lot of fun! Mom says that 2 dogs are better than one. Cinnamon is 9 and has been an only dog since Bob went OTB when she was 3. Bob and Sam, the original Hairy Slobbery sisters were inseparable when Sam passed and Bob was very despondent until Cinnamon came along. They thought about getting another doggy furbaby, but life got in the way! Us 3 cats get along, but none of us are besties. Have a marvellously happy day!
Our cats don’t really like each other much and do nothing together. We pups enjoy having a pal to be with most of the time. Glad your family arrangement is happy.
Mom marvels at how different our relationships are. I adored and listened to my big brother Dash. No matter what. And he took amazing care of me. And loved me very much. My little brother Chester… I could take him or leave him.. I don’t really care! Mom says I am not a good older sibling because I don’t keep an eye out for him and care for him like Dash did. But then I do play with him really hard sometimes and Mom loves that. Mom does agree that it is a great idea to have siblings though. She tells me I would be really lonely if Chester wasn’t there. I’m not so sure she is right … you girls are funny in your relationships too! Great post! Have a great day. your friend Lilly
And as with people, over time, relationships can change too. It’s hard to lose a sibling you are close to and a puppy isn’t every dog’s bowl of water. Bailie wants nothing to do with puppies, but Olivia and I love them. Have a fun day!
Little Girl’s dog, Coda, is an only pup, and she really loves playing with other dogs. She’d play with cats, too, if the cats would let her. Right now, though, with military duty and school, Little Girl can’t have another responsibility, and i work long hours that make it impossible for me to get a dog. Cats entertain each other all day, i don’t have to be here!
Dogs are more like young children. We can’t be left alone too much, and we need to go outside, especially puppies. Maybe one day things will settle down and you will be able to get another pup. But, being an only dog sure has perks too.
Brinley are my bestest friend and my “sister” – actually we’re cousins since we have a mutual grandpa. We love each other and give each other kisses all the time and get along great. We love Finley, but it’s more like we respect her as the boss and older sister. She tolerates us, BOL. But secretly, we think she likes having us around since she was sad after Whitley died and she was an only dog for a few months.
You two are like me and Olivia. Bailie enjoys having us here too, but we are just not that close. It’s sad that I had my hormone thing as we used to be two peas in a pod.
Three is a good number as you guys happily display. Here’s to loads of fun!
Fun should be what life is all about!