So she is still with the "empty nesters"? Some people think they understand the problems of a puppy mill dog but they really have no idea how to deal with it. They think that getting the dog home and loving it will bring the dog along but that is not the case. These dogs have long standing issues that take time to deal with. Personally, it sounds like these people do not have what it takes to help this dog. Crate training a dog that has been kept in a kennel most of it's life is a VERY BAD idea.
This dog needs tons of interaction with people and not to be stuck in crate. If they think this dog can be ignored they are wrong. It takes a lot of work to rehab such a dog. I think these people are totally in the dark about what they are dealing with.
Maybe you could get her back and if you can't find the right person then start looking for a good rescue that has experience rehabbing this kind of dog. It's not for everyone and this little girl deserves a chance to live a normal life. |