Last thurs my husband fell off a horse and broke his hip.
I have been dividing my time between barn and hospital.
The dogs are always used to 24/7 activity and attention so I imagine the last four days have been stressful for all three.
My concern is with my 13 mnth old gsd. I have asked for my mom and assistant trainer to take turns letting the dogs out of the house.
I am worried my visitors are going to ruin the pup. He is social but I have been strict about people interacting with him.
I called my mom on her cell. She picked up without realizing she did... I could her talking to Quincy in a high pitched excited voice. I was hyper just listenening to the jibberish.
My question:
Be greatful the dogs are getting attention or rein in the play.
I just can picture all my hard work getting this pup solid and indifferent to anyone but me, flushing down the toilet. One big swish.
Edited by Michelle Berdusco (12/22/2008 02:59 PM)
Edit reason: On cell hard to type accurately.
Your mom is not a stranger, though. It's different than people you pass on the street while walking.
My puppy (15 mos) exuberantly greets visitors to my home like he's a goldendoodle or something. He will NOT approach anyone on the street and backs/shies away from them even if they have a treat (I'd prefer if he was less fearful, but my point is that dogs learn context).
Your mom can be seen by the dogs as a sort of extended pack member. In fact, I'd say its a good thing they accept her, because some people have dogs that won't let anyone in the house when the owner isn't home, making it very difficult to care for them if anything happens to said owner. I encourage my dogs to be friendly with my mom for that exact reason.
This is her first meeting without me. She lived in Vancouver until two mnths ago. Semi estranged from her kids so I didn't want to seem ungrateful by correcting her.
There is ALS two others rising the frisbee and running him. Both activities he loves but I have Been the only one doing it.
Maybe if you have time, show her some of the games the dogs are allowed to play and show her how to do them (YOUR way). This will make her feel involved and you won't have to worry about her screwing up.
You can also tell her the dogs are allowed to play OUTSIDE only - so they don't learn to be wild in the house. You have, what, a Boxer and a GSD, right, so it will be completely understandable that you don't want horseplay in the house (things could get broken).
You could also write a list of rules the dogs have and how you want her to enforce them (example: If the dogs start getting wild in the house, put them outside; etc. They are not allowed to have toys for 1 hour before dinner... or whatever the rules are). Stick the rules on the fridge for everyone who might be helping care for the dogs.
Hope this helps. Hope your husband gets better soon.
Angela
The rules on fridge was a fantastic and simple solution.
My husband was moved to rehab today. I thought that would free up my time. Wrong. We have droped into hell. Sent to a retirement/rehab. It is like a scene from one flew over the cookoos nest.
I have to spend the night. Dogs have no one from 5 tonight to seven tomorrow. I am afraid to leave Al unattended. His Roomate wants a frontal rub down and howls for help.
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Is it ok. To let others play with pup?
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