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jealousy

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Question
We had 2 dogs, they got along fine.  The older one recently died.  The younger dog mopped around, wouldn't play, so I thought a new dog would help the older one, and give us 2 dogs again.  That did not happen.  The new dog is nice, sweet, wants to play, but the older dog is jealous, territorial, and is attacking the younger dog whenever he gets close to us.  I've had to separate them.  Is there some way to help them to get along?

Answer
I would recommend getting DAP (Comfort Zone) Diffusers to help ease the stress as well as add some flower essences to the drinking water or directly in the aggressive dog's mouth...see below descriptions below from www.petsynergy.com/flower.html


Cherry Plum
For animals that cannot control their behavior, such as aggression and biting, and tend to have violent impulses towards other animals and people, and even be dangerous. (Bach)


Chicory
For the overly possessive and maternal animal that wants attention all the time and is also jealous of other animals or people who might compete with them for affection. (Bach)

Vine
This remedy helps with the dominant animal who wants to be the boss of all the other animals and people. They are bullies to the other animals around them and hate to be disciplined. (Bach)

Walnut
This is an extremely useful remedy for any time of transition, such as moving house, becoming pregnant, adjusting to new animals or family members, or going to a new situation. (Bach)