Gissi turned his Puppy Friend
By Gabs
@gabs8513 (48686)
United Kingdom
October 29, 2010 4:30pm CST
I do not know why and what has happened
Most of you will remember me talking about Zero, Gissi's Puppy Friend
They go on great, I was looking after Zero twice a week, he is so adorable and there was never a Problem
Then last week, just like that Gissi went for Zero, there was no reason for him to but he did
I thought it would just pass over but it has not, Gisi will not entertain Zero any more apart from when they are on the Field
Now it hurts me because he loved Zero, Zero loves him, Zero looks sad when Gissi starts but there is nothing I do that convinces Gissi that Zero is not the enemy
Gissi is fine with his other Friends I just do not get why he has just got it in for Zero
I was very angry with him about it, but Gissi actually got so upset with me being angry at him, he would just lie on the Settee looking really sad, I had to stop being mad at him, I cried because I had made Gissi so sad, but I also cried because of all a sudden Gissi did not want Zero around any more
I hope that Gissi will be ok with Zero in time
Do you think he will?
Somehow I do not think he will
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24 responses
@TigerSpirit (320)
• Australia
31 Oct 10
It could be a type of sibling rivalry. You said yourself you'd babysit Zero from time to time, maybe Gissi is getting jealous that you're sharing your attention with Zero, when Gissi always believed that you solely belonged to him.
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@Kashmeresmycat (6369)
• United States
29 Oct 10
Sounds logical to me Elix, good question.
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@jillhill (37353)
• United States
2 Nov 10
Must be a bit of jealousy involved....did something happen to get Gissi's attention that way...like does zero get your full attention when he is around? I don't know if he will get past it....hopefully he'll return to loving his little friend!
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@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
30 Oct 10
Could it be that Gissy wasn't in the mood to play or that Zero did something? Because occasionally Penny or Ciara will seriously go after the other and I have to stop them. I think when this happens, it is similar to when two kids are together for too long and they get tired of one another. The best solution I do is to separate them for a while so they can calm down.
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@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
3 Nov 10
Took me a while to find "Leif" but yes, I can see how that may be why..:)
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@margerydaw14 (735)
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1 Nov 10
i am so sorry to hear this. but there is no understanding our little furry friends minds. my dexter, my dear little dog, is like the thug from hell with other dogs, but mainly if he is on the the lead. he has 2 lovely little doggie friends, but he has been able to socialise with them in their homes and gardens, so perhaps that what the problem is. But going back to a sudden dislike, my neighbour has looked after dexter if we go out for the day, but about 2 years ago he took a sudden unreasoning dislike of her, he has nipped her twice, luckily she is very forgiving, but he just doesnt like her. i find it quite upsetting as she is an animal lover with 4 dogs of her own. Dexter also doesnt like my sister in law .
Perhaps though, gissi , as an older dog, is not a well little boy and perhaps he is like all of us, doesnt want too much fuss or the attentions of a well meaning little pup. I am so sorry as they are both dear little dogs.
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@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
30 Oct 10
How very sad. I feel so sorry for poor little Zero but IMO Gissi is tired of sharing you with another dogs and he feels very threatened by Zero having been around for so long. My alpha female has spells where she gets mean to my other two dogs and wants all my attention. So I indulge her and only pay attention to her for little while. That works and she becomes all friendly and motherly to the other two again.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
3 Nov 10
It might be that but he never gets like that with Roxy, he adores Roxy, lol
It could also be down to me not being well again as he is letting everyone know again not to come near me lol
Zero is coming tonight so I hope it might have changed if not well we will have to wait and see what happens in time
Hugs
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
10 Nov 10
Gissi is a clever little dog as you well know Gabs. I think he has an insight into you that goes very deep. He knows you are not well and he might be being protective of you as having 2 dogs to look after is probably not so easy for you. Add to that the fact that Gissi is your one and only dog. His over protectiveness could also stem from a bit of jealousy but I believe he has your best interests at heart. Remember too that Gissi has not been well and even though he has recovered, perhaps he is worried that he might be ill again. Dogs can be very knowing about illness.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 10
Hi MsTickle
I think you are right specially at the moment as I am not well at all and he is very protective towards me with anyone,
So yes I think that has something to do with it and also the upheaval with the move which is happening on Friday hopefully lol
@moondancer (7431)
• United States
30 Oct 10
Oh Gaby, this is awful. I know how much you are for Zero and Gissi is your baby, your life. So of course you are upset.
In my opinion Gissi is sick. Zero is still a very active young one. Gissi has tolerated Zero for about as long as he can. Gissi is sick and feels bad.
Also he may be getting just a tad bit jealous. Zero comes 2 days a week and he gets your attention for those days. Gissi is use to being the only baby in your life.
I hope he changes and this is just a phase because of him being ill. hugs...
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@royal52gens (5488)
• United States
2 Nov 10
I am sure they will work out their differences. Just give it some time.
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@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
31 Oct 10
hi gabs I was wondering like daen maybe something happened between the two that you did not see. but again it looked like for awhile he was sarting to get used to zero; I think little Gissi is jealous of Z ero and does not want mum to give little Zero all that lovely attention Gissi waned for himself . but I am not a dog psychologist. lol. I hope maybe there will be a break through and Gissi will again take to Zero.but sadly he should know you could not get along without your best pal Gissi too.I think however you might be right and thats too bad as I know you love both dogs.Perhaps its that Zero is maybe stronger and Gissi wishes he was just as young and strongPoor Gissi and poor Gabs to. I will do some praying hope it helps, I hate to see them not get alone.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
3 Nov 10
Hi Sweetie
I have not seen you about and getting worried about you I really hope you are ok
It could be anything including all the stress but hopefully next week that is all settled and we will see if settles down
Love you, big hugs and I really hope you are ok
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
30 Oct 10
I bet your little boy is jealous. It was probably o.k. as londg as they were at the field. He may not like u keeping him at home. the little stinker.lol
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
31 Oct 10
Hi Jo but Zero has been coming here in the Flat since he was 8weeks old and he stayed for a week to when his Mum went away so it is not new for Zero to be here
But I think Elic might be right with what she said
Zero is growing into an adult and the scent is different to Gissi
But yes he is a little Stinker lol so set in his way
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
30 Oct 10
well it is likely 2 things or both. either he is jealous and will need extra assurance or he is upset over you being upset and is not sure if its zeros fault or not. 
who knows with dogs. perhaps ask the vet or some other dog expert. i should ask son when he gets up. 
@Polly1 (12644)
• United States
30 Oct 10
Gissi is jealous, at home he wants you all to himself. He feels threatened at home by any other animal. Its his home, you are his, he doesn't want to share. At the park it doesn't matter, its for everyone. But his house is his. I could be wrong but this is the first thing I thought of.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
30 Oct 10
I'm sorry to hear how Gissi is turning against Zero and acting up. Sometimes one can't understand the behavior or any pet as much as one loves them. As you know my beloved Pyewacket passed on and I loved him to pieces, but every once in awhile when he was alive he turn on my other cat Kissy--they were never exactly buddy buddy but more like tolerated each other and they grew up together to boot. Pyewacket loved attention and honestly I think was jealous if I gave attention to Kissy, so maybe the reason for his sudden hostility toward Kissy??? Maybe Gissi has a jealous streak toward Zero and maybe doesn't like it when you pay attention to him?
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
30 Oct 10
Hi gabs, I wonder if Zero did something that upset Gissi? It may be too that Gissi is not himself because he is stressed out over you being sick and the problems you've been having. Perhaps he has suddenly gotten jealous. It could be a lot of things that we don't understand. I hope that things get back to normal again soon. Blessings.
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
30 Oct 10
Hi gabs~ Oh my! I wonder what happened to make Gissi decide
to stop liking Zero! I've seen them together on the videos
and they always look like they are having such a good time.
That is very strange and very sad. I hope Gissi get's over
whatever it is that is upsetting him. I don't know what to
say. My love to you both from me, Star and Luna
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@savypat (20216)
• United States
30 Oct 10
This maybe happening because Zero is growing up and by doing so has challenged Gissi's role in the pack. If you can keep these guys calm and not let yourself get emotionally involved it will resolve it's self, but don't be surprised if Zero becomes top dog. Dogs don't have the same emotions toward each other as people do.
Blessings
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@sulsisels (1685)
• United States
30 Oct 10
Hi Gaby Well this is very strange. The only thing I can think of is that maybe he is having "flash backs" from the other dog (can't think of her name) that you took in for awhile. Maybe he is afraid that this puppy will also be coming to live at your house and is freaked out by it, and by being mean to him would kill any chance of that happening. I just don' think that he will ever want to share you with another dog. He has always had you to himself and won't have it any other way. Don't know what the future holds but I wouldn't worry. Dogs, like people, will work things out. If you don't pay a lot of attention to Zero, I bet Gissi will come around..Love to you both..xoxo J
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