Small update before I leave for upstate for the vet-behaviorist with Dixie. I kept her tethered (15-20 ft so not a real restriction for her) all last nite and this morning and kept her OUT OF ALL HIDING SPACES INCLUDING HER OWN CRATE. She seems almost normal this morning. Perhaps the tether has calmed her or put some controls on her that she needed. Perhaps the one loose fly (laugh if you will or must) in the house has terrified this already hyper, nervous and borderline personality YOrkie??? I simply do not know. But, as sad as it is to have to keep her on a lead (this is more for me than her--so I can get her when I need her, like for this appointment!!) it SEEMS to have helped just a little. She even let me groom her a bit this morning--I got very emotional cause I saw little dribs and drabs of the dog I knew just last week. But I am very nervous around her now; I guess being bitten to the point of needing antibiotics will do that. Now I have the Car struggle where she totally loses it there too. Nothing, but nothing has been easy since I picked her up at three months. What in hell did this breeder do to her?? What has made this gorgeous little girl so darned fearful? Rhetorical folks...I'll come back later and let you what this vet-behaviorist has suggested. OMG do I ever want and need her suggestions. I don't care what it takes, I will do my utmost, for as long as it takes to help Dixie. I am sure there is a point at which I would probably throw in the towel but I don't think we are anywhere near that point right now--I hope, I hope. Thanks for everyone's support--truly I have needed it and will continue to need it. YorkieSue |