tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post5545229141797875175..comments2023-10-29T04:38:53.837-07:00Comments on Taking The Long Way Home: dog dilemmaKim Mileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603924613617534376noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-80256316127984279182009-05-06T18:31:00.000-07:002009-05-06T18:31:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-25855119183720645432009-05-06T08:03:00.000-07:002009-05-06T08:03:00.000-07:00I really feel for you... This is a tough situation...I really feel for you... This is a tough situation. I'm sure she feels bad too, as you say. As a rescue, she has a history that is part of her and you all have to do with it. The best advice I think is to show that you love her but never let anything go if it is not acceptable. <br />- Be consistent, always react the same way to the same behavior. Dogs are smart and they get what is OK and what is not. It takes time, but it is not too late. <br />- Socializing her is the key: take her with you as much as you can so she is around people, even without interaction, or in noisy or busy environments, getting used to different places (with you next to her) will help make her less afraid or defensive. Avoid children if she is not comfortable with them, the last thing you need is an accident where she would hurt someone. Maybe later, once she has made progress, you can try to work on this, no rush!<br />- The muzzle is a good idea. It may not be what you want for her, but it will be easier for you, you will feel less stressed. Maybe it can also be used as a tool: "if you behave, no muzzle". <br />We had a tough time with our current dog too. The first 2 years were, well, less than fun...! She was biting, barking at everything that moved, jumping on us for n reason, and generally being a nuisance! She is a large dog and I would never have trusted her with anyone outside the family. But we could also see that she was also a good dog, in need of "limits": I'm glad we hung in there, stayed firm and loving. She is almost 5 now and she is the best. Well almost... But we're not perfect either so this is perfectly OK!Francoisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-48478090751744717242009-05-06T01:56:00.000-07:002009-05-06T01:56:00.000-07:00stop take a breath...
and Google
"Cesar Millan"
...stop take a breath...<br />and Google <br />"Cesar Millan"<br />read the books ,watch the tapes and TV episodes<br />I have worked dogs for 30 years <br />If you follow his techniques you and Lucy will be fine ! :) m.e.m.e.http://beetreebyme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-22710938390776616032009-05-05T21:12:00.000-07:002009-05-05T21:12:00.000-07:00What a tough decision. Just take the time you nee...What a tough decision. Just take the time you need and the answer will come to you. Love, LauraAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578793301701487329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364444313031366135.post-14158050887808745222009-05-05T12:20:00.000-07:002009-05-05T12:20:00.000-07:00Just keep loving her, Kim; that is what is importa...Just keep loving her, Kim; that is what is important. Too many people get shelter dogs, not realizing they come with their own baggage, poor babies, and they give up....you are not a lousy dog owner...sometimes they react poorly to sudden movements, and that is why they don't like smaller children....they perceive it as threatening them....you will just need to contain her as much as you possibly can; she will probably become more skittish as you travel; she will need a constant, such as her bed or a blankie, and of course you & Rick's love...good luck....Jan, mommy of 6 dogs.janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238257019703086733noreply@blogger.com