awww, poor lilah! I didn't realize that you were getting someone new. How old is she? Any pics?
I've been taught to socialize, socialize, socialize, but in a SAFE, CONTROLLED setting. It seems to have worked pretty well for Ginger, she's alot more outgoing now...but we go to dog club at least once each week and we've been attending some kind of training almost continuously since she came home. Even with all that, there are times when she'd prefer to sit between my feet, behind me, or in my lap, away from all the other dogs. But, she's learned she has a voice, and can also play as hard as the rest of them.
It's really hard when your baby seems terrified to keep her out in the world (I know), but I believe its the only way they become comfortable around strangers and other animals.
That being said, only you know if it's worth the hour drive. You do know you'd be ending up amongst a group of people that really understand the special needs of our little ones.
Whatever you decide, keep us posted on how she's doing, maybe later we can get them together...or if something comes up closer to you, let me know...in keeping with what I said earlier, I socialize Ginger every chance I get!
Good luck! |