Some of you may remember that my Father in Law was ill and I was trying to get a home set up after his death for his GSD, he passed away on Tuesday. My brother in law is going to try and keep the dog.
If you don't mind have a couple of questions. He is 8 years old, has lived with an old man his whole life. Extremly attached to my dad, very protective of him, very close bond. He knows my brother in law well, and he has 5 kids (which OJ is not used to being around on a regular basis)
Do you have some suggestions on helping OJ adjust to this new family? He paces alot, is very agitated, and as Jimmy said "depressed". Does this just take time? Will he ever adjust without Bill? What can they do to make him comfortable. Jimmy will be living at my dads house now, so OJ will still be in his own enviroment, just not with Bill anymore. Any suggestions you might offer would be appreciated. Thanks, hope everyone has a wonderful holiday.
Dar,
Sorry to hear about your lose. It makes it even harder around the Holidays.
To help with the dog's depression and over all glum mood, have your brother in law do little things with the dog like, grooming, playing fetch, and tug. And constantly or when ever can pet the dog and talk to it. This should help. As far as the kids go let the dog only get small doses of them at a time and always under supervision. That might work, and then again the dog may never come around to kids. And have the kids play fetch with the dog as well that might help the dog warm up to them. But of course under supervision. I hope things work out for you and your family. Take care and happy holidays.
BC.
Thats so sad and the great thing about dogs, their love for their owner. I'd keep OJ busy with jogs, and walks talk to him about his owner or how you want him to adjust to the new family. He won't understand of course but soothing noises help build and bond. Have treats along and give them to him while you practice sits and downs. Play fetch and find the treats in the back yard have the kids interact with him while watching TV or in a down.
Do not leave him by his self much, he will start marching up and down the fence, if he is use to being around his owner 24/7 and now he has to get use to 15-20 minutes a day. Make the time spent with him very enjoyable it doesn't give him time to refelect, like humans he will think about Dad on his off time. Don't let him have much off time, make him a part of your world. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
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