So my friend came over who is going to watch Ziggy and ... it wasn't the most successful. I got home late, she got here early, and this is a bad Monday for Ziggy so she was out of control. She even nipped my friend and ... I have to take some responsibility but I was pretty annoyed with the person. She was supposed to be here two days ago and she wasn't, and I dont' care the reasons, you're going to get a different dog when she's upset about being locked up all day after having several days with me.
The thing is, I don't care how annoyed I am, I don't want Ziggy reading that as license to nip. And of course the friend didn't listen well enough to me about turning away, not pushing her down, etc.
Y'all, seriously. IF SOMEBODY SAYS THAT'S HOW YOUR DOGS HAVE TO BE TREATED, THEN TRUST THEM.
I think they'll be fine - Ziggy is a survivor and my friend does love animals. I said not to be stingy with treats (most people are) and to lock herself in the bedroom if Ziggy is out of control, to be calm and patient and she does calm down and just wants to snuggle and be pet.
But it would be so much easier if Ziggy were just a more normal dog. If I could leave her at the kennel and let her have doggy daycare time. If she could stay with friends with dogs, or sitters. Instead, I struggle every single time I have to travel wtih what the hell to do.
I reached out to a veterinary behaviorist in TX. There's nobody anywhere near and I'm at my wit's end. I would drive there for an appointment, six hours away.
Ziggy is easily trained, but dealing with her reactivity is beyond me.
The thing is, I don't care how annoyed I am, I don't want Ziggy reading that as license to nip. And of course the friend didn't listen well enough to me about turning away, not pushing her down, etc.
Y'all, seriously. IF SOMEBODY SAYS THAT'S HOW YOUR DOGS HAVE TO BE TREATED, THEN TRUST THEM.
I think they'll be fine - Ziggy is a survivor and my friend does love animals. I said not to be stingy with treats (most people are) and to lock herself in the bedroom if Ziggy is out of control, to be calm and patient and she does calm down and just wants to snuggle and be pet.
But it would be so much easier if Ziggy were just a more normal dog. If I could leave her at the kennel and let her have doggy daycare time. If she could stay with friends with dogs, or sitters. Instead, I struggle every single time I have to travel wtih what the hell to do.
I reached out to a veterinary behaviorist in TX. There's nobody anywhere near and I'm at my wit's end. I would drive there for an appointment, six hours away.
Ziggy is easily trained, but dealing with her reactivity is beyond me.
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