OK more on the introduction of a now 18 moth old bengal boy (Loki) and a 4 1/2 yr. Somali girl (Piper). I have been following all guidlines kindly provided by lotsocats which are wonderful.
Ok just a quck summary - I now have them seperated most of the time but they do take turn roaming the house for her to get aquainted with the house and the smell and vise versa for Loki. No matter how careful I am Loki did manage to squeek past me into the Den where I keep her. This time she was in the middle of the room - he ran towards her all exited, she assumed what I would call a submissive possition looking up at him and hissed, he was hovering over her, no hissing or swating on his end. I let them be for what seemed the longest 60 seconds of my life, no movement on both sides. I gentle picked him up without much protest and off we went. He did wiggle out of my arms once and the same scenario happened again. What do you guys think? I would not consider this bad - right - would you? Your input and experience is as always appreciated.......right now I can use all the encouragement I need. Thanks
Ok just a quck summary - I now have them seperated most of the time but they do take turn roaming the house for her to get aquainted with the house and the smell and vise versa for Loki. No matter how careful I am Loki did manage to squeek past me into the Den where I keep her. This time she was in the middle of the room - he ran towards her all exited, she assumed what I would call a submissive possition looking up at him and hissed, he was hovering over her, no hissing or swating on his end. I let them be for what seemed the longest 60 seconds of my life, no movement on both sides. I gentle picked him up without much protest and off we went. He did wiggle out of my arms once and the same scenario happened again. What do you guys think? I would not consider this bad - right - would you? Your input and experience is as always appreciated.......right now I can use all the encouragement I need. Thanks