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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  Sorry if you interpret my post as being critical. I wasn't being and I don't doubt that she may have it better at your house. I was just trying to help you in identifying the problem.
It seems to me that you are blaming the Mama dog. Just look at the title of your thread and, in your first post, you say she was spastic. Try to put yourself in her shoes is all I'm trying to say.
It really doesn't matter, from her point of view, whether she has it bettor or not at your house. Unless there was actual abuse going on with her there, she should be at the home she knows while caring for her pup. That's what she knows and is most comfortable in. She is most vulnerable at this time, her hormones are off due to having the pup and you can't expect her to be her normal self, whatever that is.
I know you are doing what you're doing out of caring. That breeder needs her butt kicked for dumping a new pup and Mama on you. And to have re-modeling done with a new pup and Mom in the house? Some 'breeder'...
I was just calling it as I see it. It wasn't being critical or personal in any way. I feel sorry for the Mom and I would just ask that you be more understanding of HER situation. I still think both should be at the breeder's but, if you continue to keep them, you have to be understanding of her. She is not her normal self at this time, regardless of her usual personality and you have to allow for that. Also, the potential for things going wrong with either her or the baby is high and they need to be with someone that can anticipate that. Not sure of your background with raising dogs, but there is much more to it than is required from a pet owner. |
I understand what you are saying. We have been very understanding with her needs. She has "claimed" me as "her person". She loves to get in my lap and snuggle...I treat her no different than I do Bevo, although he doesnt seem to like it!!
When I started this thread, I was very frustrated. We had family in town from out of state and she would bark uncontrollably at them...and at anyone else besides my immediate family (hubby and kids). She still does. She is very "at home" otherwise. She seems to love us and is doesnt mind at all the baby being in our laps, etc. Im not at all being mean to her...i feel sorry for the poor dog. She just obviously hasnt ever been trained. She has no clue what sit even means. She is beginning to use Bevos potty pads. I think she has learned alot just being around him. He still looks at her like she nuts though, it is really cute. I just wanted some reassurance from fellow YTers....as far as things going wrong, my vet has been notified of the situation. Lets just hope for the best. Right now, I have a very fat, healthy baby boy who is beginning to scurry about playing with his new toys. He seems to be right on track and again, is in a much more caring and healthy home than he would have been in! Thank you for your concern though!!