Patch was in-love with Avery the minute we brought her home from the hospital. He will come up and gently lick the top of her head, curls up in her room during her nighttime routine, and can even be found – at times – sitting outside of her bedroom when she is sleeping. Seth and I are kind of hoping they will both make a transition into a big girl bed in a few years so that we can reclaim our own bed! However, things are starting to change and Patchy isn’t sure how he feels about it. You see, it was fine and good when she was swaddled up, in a cloud of baby haze.
But now? Now, this new little human likes to – gasp! – pet Patchy. And he isn’t too sure how he feels about that. Okay, actually, he is perfectly sure how he feels about it: He is rather annoyed! Patch usually likes to bring his antler over to chew on when we play with Avery on the floor in the living room. However, one pet from her baby hand and he picks up to go elsewhere. Of course, we are trying to make Patchy get over it. I mean, really, she isn’t that intimidating…
deb cole - LOL, I think all pets have to endure the annoying kid stage. For our bunnies it was the baby monitor/crying stage. They HATED Micah’s crying, and it didn’t help that there was a monitor in the living room, where they reside.
I’m sure he’ll get over it. He’s probably mostly annoyed because he’s realizing that she’s above him on the alpha-dog hierarchy. :P
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Alex - What?! You mean the new puppy can – hold on to your leashes – reach out and touch stuff?! Sheesh, no taking chances with the antler. Best to clear out and hide that treat so the new puppy can’t find it. Hope Patchy doesn’t bury it in a baby blanket nest… ;-)