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rushfanatic
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 Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:29 am Post subject: Dogs.......... |
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Ok, I am needing to vent here.... I am a dog lover, we have always had dogs, inside ones... Our bischon-poodle mix girl , Sugar has been with us for almost 7 yrs. now. All was fine until our oldest daughter brought home a cat, Kitty.Now, Sugar has been demoted because of the cat( mind you, the dog belongs to her as well), and is acting out on this. She is defecating wherever she pleases, snaps, is so moody, etc. that I really am thinking of giving her away to a new home.She is of a nervous disposition anyways, barks at everything and anyone who walks by or knocks on the door, it just drives me nuts. She was potty-trained and knew her routine, until the cat moved in..Now, I have to wait her out, since her backside is a disaster, since she got into dog snacks and is a total mess. The cleaning up is always left to me.. Did anyone ever have to make this difficult choice? She is an expensive dog at that as well, the upkeep is getting out of our budget.....Hmmm, I am befuddled..  |
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Rebecca_L
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I understand your frustration. My daughter in law got me a Yorkie a few months ago because she decided that I needed a small dog this time around. (I had to put my chow Jubilee to sleep last November.) Ella is sweet and very people oriented, but she barks. And barks and barks. Last night she scared my poor grandson half to death when came to join me in bed. (Aidan often wakes up in the middle of the night and comes to my bed to sleep the rest of the night.) If you like the dog and actually want to keep her, I'd suggest going to the dog section of Yahoo Answers and posting your problem. They'll probably be able to give you some really good training advice over there. My guess is that extra training on your part would make a huge difference in this dog's general behavior. It would give her extra attention, which she seems to crave, and cement the bond between you and her. It would also allow her to work off excess energy and to make it clear where her position in the "pack" is. However, if you wish to find a home for her, look into a pet rescue organization. They might be able to help you find a good home.
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Rebecca_L
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Oh, and to answer your question, I've been in some tight situations where giving my pets up seemed like the best choice. I generally don't have a problem giving away cats (except for one I have who is very shy and can't seem to hit the litterbox -- seriously, she tends to defecate right outside of the litterbox for some reason) but I've never been able to bring myself to give away an animal with "quirks". Whether they were neurotic or just shy like my cat, I worry that no one else will be as understanding with them as I am. I'm very protective of those under my care. I don't necessarily consider this some great virtue, it's just the way I'm wired. So if I were in your shoes I would undoubtedly be looking into a pet psychiatrist or buying episodes of the Dog Whisperer, but that's just me. You need to do what's right for you.
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