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Originally Posted by maxdog  It sounds like she has had a hard life until now. She probably doesn't know how to let go and have fun yet. But with some TLC and encouragement from you she will learn quickly. Encourage and reward her for playing. She will soon learn it is OK. It is not an overnight process because there may be multiple years of hardship to overcome. I promise you there is a puppy in there that wants to get out! Good luck! |
I don't really mind if all she wants to do is just loaf around and cuddle (even after we get her out of her shell)-- just want her to be happy is all. Hopefully she isn't that old... I'd like to be able to be with her for as long as possible..to be honest I wish dogs had the same lifespan as cats do... Ive heard of cats that live up to 20-30 years... ? Not sure, not a cat person.Just heard rumors.
Or when it comes to be her time, she doesn't have to die by us having to put her down. Recall someone mentioning that most dogs end up having to be put down later in life because at some point in their late years they will end up super sick to the point they're in pain and /or quality of life is diminished.
Other than that, I just want to give her my love and protection. Not even going to let little kids near her. Nothing against kids, but they can be a little rough with things-- as I've seen with my cousin when he was 5-9 tried to chase sasha around, would bother her by stomping on the ground and generally trying to scare her-- of course he was only there for a few days every year or other year, and we of course reprimanded him and had him never get near the dog but still wouldn't trust him near the dogs. Nor would I trust the neighbor's kid down the block-- which a few days back followed me to my house getting close to the dog trying to pet her without even asking -- while riding a tricycle... not really bad kids-- just lacking some common sense, insight, and maturity.
I want to keep her safe from everything that could hurt her and anyone. Ive been trying to spoil her a bit.
I've also been teaching her the command "back" and "leave it" its gonna take some time but hopefully we'll get there