Barbara Earnhardt Webboard User Reg: 03-09-2006
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In a perfect world I would been able to fly out and visit thier home and sat and had tea with them but this is not I did sit with them on the phone and talked for many hours going over thier needs and wants. They wanted my male which was too much dog for them so I showed them this female. They felt that she would do great and so did I. More thier speed and less of a risk. I did ask about the kids and the history of thier pets and they always had a dog in the house. No reason to believe he was not an animal lover. But we live and learn and will add that to the list of questions I already have.
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Barbara,
After reading your post, I wondered what the 19 year old will be like with the dog. Is he eventually going to get to the point where he may hurt her? Is he telling her to 'shut up" as soon as he walks in? If so, why? The dog can probably sense his anger/resentment/dislike of her? Was he AGAINST the family bringing the dog into the home? If so, this could be part of the reason for his behavior. My concern is him "bullying" the dog or "challenging" the dog. Either way, not a good situation.
My next question is: are they willing to put time an effort into exercising the pup et cetera?
You stated that this dog has been trained (to some degree). Is the family going to continue any type of trianing?
As for the pup snapping at the vet, could her ear have been bothering her?
One more thing, she could just be overwhelmed with the new home, family and environment.
Barbara Earnhardt Webboard User Reg: 03-09-2006
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I talked with them about thier son and told them that the son is giving off a vibes to the dog. She is picking up on them and reacting to him. We also talked about him walking and playing ball with her -some fun time. I have in my contract that they have to take a obedience class. So yes, they will be in class. The son is gone most of the day so that is a plus. I think if he and she sends so time getting used to each other it might work out.
Grim had a similar reaction to my youngest daughter's boyfriend when we got him - and I had a sit down with the boy (20). Found out he was staring at the dog in the eyes and that did not sit well. He also made a few aggressive barks at my son in law (26) but that, too, passed once he got settled in and after enough visits to be comfortable.
A combination of verbal corrections and socialization worked - difference is Grim = intact adult male when I got him. I had no issues with him from day 1.
It took about a month but now they are all good friends.
Maybe something about the different body language of the young men - no issue with my daughters but then Grim pretty much is fine with strange men (indifferent to them) but he LOVES women and children.
Barbara Earnhardt Webboard User Reg: 03-09-2006
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Nacey it is funny that you say that cuase they wanted my boy(male) and he is a total females dog. He will be "there" for peting from a guy but put a female in the room and he is good, put me in the room and he is a goof ball! I don't see parting with him anytime soon as he is very devoted to me - his choice. I think with everything being so new and so "busy" she is on over drive which the son does not help. But I think in time things will be fine
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