Gosh, I never realized that I would get this kind of support! I really appreciate all of the feedback! It is helping with my patience, peace of mind, and giving me hope. It is so great to hear that I am not alone!
We have called the vet, she is arranging for us to meet a behaviorist in our home on Friday. I really trust the vet and I am hoping that something great comes of this. I know that if we get some help for her, then we are doing everything that we can possibly to to help her!
It is hard to know when they are puppies what their personallity will turn out to be. I am hoping that she is just jealous of the new dog, not just a mean little girl. One of my hopes for Molly is that she stops biting me and stops attacking the other dog. She doesn't bite strangers, she is great with our neices and nephews (almost docile) and she is great with our parents (my mom doggie sits occationally). The people at the vet LOVE her and when she is there, she acts great. So I am hoping that it is just jealousy and she will get better with time.
In response to Rowdysmom, It is great to hear that you got your baby at a young age and that he has turned out to be a great little friend. I am also to trying to be open minded to different options and suggestions from the vet OR the behaviorist.
And in response to Littledustmops, I REALLY appreciate the advice on what to look for in different behaviorists. I would not known otherwise! I am going to make sure that I dont get someone who will be cruel to my little Molly. I dont believe in harmful, menn punishment and I CERTAINLY dont want someone else punishing my dog.
I know that they are dogs, not people. I know that, I tell myself not to take things like Molly biting me and Lucy hovering in a corner personally. But, it kills me when either one is hurting or unhappy. I do believe that they experience fear and heartache, just like people. Everyone says, they are dogs, not children. I know this, but it is hard because they are still FAMILY and we co-exist in my home and I want people in my home to be happy.
I have been letting Molly and Lucy try out sleeping in my room either on the bed (if they fall asleep) or on a doggie-bed on the floor. They are not chewing up stuff and being naughty any longer, so I thought that I would try it. Lucy loves it, Mooly doesn't make it all night because I think that she always has to make sure that I am not putting Lucy or something. So, last night I decided that there would not be anymore of that. They can either sleep in their kennels or sleep together in their "room" (their room is my hobby room with a doggie door to the garage, they have taken over!). I figure, Molly is not resting if she is all worked up over Lucy sawing logs peacefully by my side on the bed. She was actually sweeter this morning when I went in to say hello! |