Need help for timid dog
Hi Kathy! I deperately need help. I adopted a 2 yr old mini schnauzer from rescue. Don't know if she was abused or just neglected and not socialized. she came from a breeder turn in at a shelter....
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A Women only house.....that is my feeling when I entered Canine Support Group. No complaints..... While I understand your outcome, does it really help the dog progress? Dogs need to learn to adjust,...
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Kay, I'm so sorry I missed this! Poor little Carli, she really has some issues. I think Carolyn is right, it's fear biting, but if you're not able to deal with that, it's understandable. It's a...
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Thank you Cindy,,,,,I am really missing her. I guess in time she might have adjusted to Darrell? But then I have read stories where they love 1 person and never adjust to the male in the household and...
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It is my hope that expressing a disagreement does not lead to exile from this very serious and needed board. In my opinion, the choice to move the dog to a Women Only house is the wrong thing to do....
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Davis, no exile for you. LOLYou are absolutey right, it does not deal with Carli`s issues, just a type of band aide fix.We do tend to love our dogs and overlook the need for "education" of proper...
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Davis..I do see what you are saying. I dont think she has extreame fear just when a man approaches her. BUt there again maybe someone more experienced than me. I can not take a chance on her biting my...
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birdk...I understand your situation and had no intent of saying it was wrong. You did what was necessary in your situation. I just added the need to make corrections at a later date. I admit to...
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KaySorry it didn't work out and don't feel bad you did try. I hope at some point if she is fear biting they can get that under control. I had a fear biter and they can be hard to live with. Even with...
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Yes Dawn..fear biting..just nipping but did bring blood. Bless her heart. You kow she wants to act right! I guess I just dont have the experience ability to deal with her. Foster mom got stern with...
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So sorry to hear about the biting. You mentioned about her not having human contact early on. When I did my studies they spent a great deal of time teaching us about dogs that were raised like this-...
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Awww, I know you already miss her Kay. They grab our hearts sooo fast don't they. Poor girl, she will need someone who can put up with the biting until it's under control.
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Thinking of you, Kay, and hoping things get a little better every day.
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Thank you all for the kind words. I don't know why I can't shake this depression but...Carli got adopted by a female nurse practioner who has a mini schnauzer and another small house dog. She lost her...
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Kay, I`m so sorry!!!!! Is there any chance that you could visit Carli? Maybe not a good idea but what about some contact so you could follow Carli`s progress? Just thinking here as I can feel the...
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I know you feel like you failed Kay, but you didn't. Who knows why she did what she did at your house. It was another change for her, and going back to her foster mom's house felt familiar again.And...
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Carolyn...I know the foster mom will keep me updated on her. so I will know she is OK. I really think the home will work out for her. Cindy you are right. Too many changes and that is one reason I...
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I know what you mean, but you never know.......We always say 'never say never'
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Kay you did the right thing, you are brave to find another home for her. I think that maybe you' tarted teaching her. What do you think? You did all the hard work! LOL
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Kathy...LOL!!! Don't know if the little devil learned anything or not!!! Well looks like she will go to her new home Monday. this lady is professional and well off so I know Carli(her name is Pepper...
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about Davis's comment. this is true, we often give into our feelings when it comes to training however with most women we can not win, or physique, our voices and other things like gestures will give...
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