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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985  That's really good information. But think the problem for situations like mine and the OP's is we'll never know for sure. We're always left wondering was he, or wasn't he? (or she in the op's case)
It leaves you to wonder more when the pup is not like he was described. And the cowering only happens when someone raises their voice, has a mean tone of voice, or approaches him. He hasn't had an accident in a long time, but he use to run and hide when he did. I was told he loved other dogs, yet he never bonded with Gypsie (roomie's chi mix), he was curious of Danger (other roomie's pom), and only really liked Samus (neighbor's doxie mix rescue) but he still acted scared of her. I was told he wasn't a barker but would chime in if other dog's bark. Danger loved to bark, and Kaji never joined in. Kaji would make the strangest noises though. If I went downstairs for a quick shower, he sounded like a debarked dog. (as close as he could get) later I found out he wasn't, but it was strange. I tried taking them on pack walks, but that didn't help. He eventually fell for Uni, but he wouldn't play with her. It was like he didn't know how. Uni would happily fetch her ball, and Kaji would run after her. He really didn't get the concept of the game until much, much later. I could go on and on about the things I was told about Kaji, and how he's so different from the description.
I don't know if the move was too much for him, and it brought out the worst in Kaji. Or that maybe something else went on. I'll never know for sure and I'll always wonder about that. |
I agree. I think that is a lot of it! We will not ever know. And yes, we have been told different things that we are now finding out isn't true. What makes me really wonder is the fact that Mikki was in pretty rough shape when I picked her up. And the former owner told my husband that the man of the house hated Mikki. If you raise your hand up she is so scared it isn't funny. Maybe it is submission but I really tend to think she just didn't have a good life. We are working hard to change all that.
On a positive note, since we have been grooming and using good products on Mikki, her coat is really looking better. Her hair is still patchy around her face. But her body is really showing the silver that is under the black. It just looks so much better than it did. And her new daddy LOVES her to pieces. And her mommy too. But DH is really crazy about her. This pup was scared of men but has taken quite the liking to DH.
It is quite a sweet site.