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Slinkydog
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11-30-2005

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 4:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slinkydog a private message Print Post    
Love all the pup pics! I really need to get in here more often. It really brightens my day to see all of them. The pugs are just adorable, and I'm and so happy to see Chewy and Pepito again. They are seriously cute!

Slinkydog
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11-30-2005

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 4:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slinkydog a private message Print Post    
Chewpito, what kind of dog is Pepito? He looks alot like a dog my family had when I was a little girl.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 4:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
I have a box they would be happy in FOREVER. It's called "my apartment".

I'm just sayin'.....

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 4:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
I adopted a hound dog named Holly back in May. I got her from an animal shelter. She is about 6 years old. She's just not doing well and I feel a little hopeless. Anyone have any experience or suggestions for dealing with animals that were obviously abused by their previous owners? She's not at all mean. She just cowers, trembles and/or freezes when she gets scared, which is frequently.

I want her to know she is safe and loved, but I don't feel like I am reaching her at all. I feel like crying tonight, I'm so worried about her.

Kstme
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08-14-2000

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 5:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kstme a private message Print Post    
Herminone, Cami has never gotten over her fears. It's been almost 2 1/2 years. She's the only dog we've ever had who is like this. No amount of love and caring will make her understand she's safe. She's even frightened, and I do mean frightened, of the rain. It terrifies her when it hits her back...she's a water spaniel, for gosh sakes!!

Before Cami, I would have had all sorts of tricks for you to try, but I don't now. Just keep doing what you're doing. Sometimes, if you ignore the behavior, after a time, she will calm down and remain relaxed because you are relaxed.

Hound dogs are so awesome! :-) Hang in there.

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 5:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Oh gosh, I'm sitting here crying now. I feel so blue. I wish I could convey to her that it's okay now.

Thank you, Kstme. Whether she ever calms down or not, she has a good home with me and I love her.

Kstme
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08-14-2000

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 5:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kstme a private message Print Post    
Hermi, don't cry. You ARE Holly's BEST friend! I give Cams tons of love even when she cowers and slinks across the floor. It has become part of her wacky personality!

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 5:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Thank you.

Tomorrow I will go to PetSmart and enroll in classes, too. That was my vet's suggestion.

Kstme
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08-14-2000

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 5:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kstme a private message Print Post    
That might be a great idea. I know so much more now than I did years ago. Oliver was a such a lesson is training both of us! Each doggie is different and she may come around in time. It is good to get some outside advice.

I know, with younger pups, it is important to make lots of noise. Lots of different noises. You don't react to them and then the pups get used to them and they don't react to them either. This might work with Holly, too.

Keep me posted on her progress, cause I've got a good feeling about her! {{{{{HOLLY & HERMI}}}}}

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 6:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
I remember once watching Cesar Milan rehabilitate a cowed dog, but I don't remember how he did it. You might check out his web site, he may have a suggestion or two.

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 6:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Thanks so much, Kstme. I will keep you posted. Right now she is curled up beside me on the couch, chewing on a bone.

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 6:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Ohhhh Hermi, bless you for giving Holly a forever home. My Sophie was a rescue dog...who would abuse a little french bulldog or any dog for that matter. She would shake so bad, I remember the first time I took her into Petsmart she got so scared and shook so bad she couldn't stand up. I had to sit in the middle of the floor and hold her and soothe her til she stopped. And I didn't care what anyone thought!!

It took a year and we were traveling in our motorhome so we never left her alone day or nite. People who saw her when we first got her and then after a year or so later...they could not believe it was the same dog. She was confident and acted just like a frenchie should. She was the best dog I have ever had, she was my velcro dog and I cry when I talk about her, she died a year ago from bone cancer.

Don't give up, just keep loving her, taking her for walks and in the car, even to work if you can. Let her know you will always be there for her and I can assure you that you will have the best friend you have ever had.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 7:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Hermie....time...thats what it takes is time...
we are fostering a mom and baby and she was same way, only bill could get close to her, she growled at me cuz she was scared...took 2 wks but now she loves me...it took 4 wks but now she even lets our friends pet her...she even let them hold her sat...a huge event!!

so time sweety! xoxoxoxoxoox



I always enjoy seeing everyone's pup/dog pics, brings smile to my face!!!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 7:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Hermie , is her name Holly???? cuz guess what our's name is???

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 7:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Thank you so much everyone for the support and encouragement. It just hurts my heart to see her standing there, tail between here legs, head down, and frozen.

Yes, Pamy, her name is Holly. That was her name before and I thought I should keep it. Yay for Hollys! :-)

Landi
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07-29-2002

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 7:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
my bestest friend buffy (she was a cream colored standard poodle) had been out of the first litter that my mom bred, but she was only pet quality. so my sold her and off she went at 6 months old. we got her back when she was a year old, as the people didn't want her anymore. (I WAS ECSTATIC!) and not long after you could tell they must have abused her, as she was skittish. she knew that i loved her, but she was still afraid of big noises and thunder. i would just wrap my arms around her and talk in a soothing voice. i had her for 12 years, and she always knew that i loved her like if she was my own child.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 7:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
I hope your Holly feels your love and security real soon! xxxoxoxooxoox

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 7:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Thank you...

I think part of my concern is when she goes into freeze mode, I can't get her to budge to save my life. I don't know what to do, because she is 64 pounds and I can't carry her far! I've tried!

I will let you guys know how classes go. Hopefully, they will help.

Kstme
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08-14-2000

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 8:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kstme a private message Print Post    
Hermi, have to tell you. I went out to family room to watch some baseball. Cams slinks to my chair, jumps up and then she positions herself so she falls backwards into my left shoulder. She'll sit like that for an hour while I rub her chest and tummy. She does this almost every evening.

Mags sits across the room, on the couch and gives Cami and me dirty looks! :-) After Cami leaves, Mags will jump up for a shorter tummy, chest and butt rub. By this point, Cami is usually positioned at my feet or across Thekid's lap. They are a hoot!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 9:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Hermie, I agree with Pamy.. time will help probably.

Also, my catsitter highly recommends TTouch (Tellington Touch) and it is used on horses, dogs, cats. It tells you how to use touch in reassuring ways for all sorts of problems in animals. My catsitter has gone to workshops and has used this method on dogs and cats.

There are any number of books and videos available, or you might find someone in your area to give you some training, or go get some yourself.

Linda Tellington-Jones is the person who created this therapy.

http://www.lindatellingtonjones.com/ttouch.shtml

Chewpito
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01-04-2004

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 10:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chewpito a private message Print Post    
Sea its funny that you mention that, both of my dogs were rescued from abusive homes... Chewy more so than Pepito....Chewy has great anxiety and shakes and gets afraid of everything... I would lay my entire body over her and hold her very close and not let go, I will do this for as long as it takes till she stoped shaking... she would try to get free but I would hold tight and sing to her until she stoped trembling...I know it sounds goofy....but now she is so much more calm.... and I still sing to them... and I insert thier names into my songs.... when I sing they both come to me and chewy will try to dance with me.... "We are and odd bunch here"..LOL... Thier favorite song is ...Chewy/Pepito ..give me your answer true...Im half crazy over the love of you..it wont be a fancy wedding...(you get it)...they love that song...LOL.

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 10:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Hermione, Holly is one lucky dawg to have you for her mom.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 8:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Hermione, perhaps Holly would like a new name. It is possible her name was used while she was being abused, and every time you call her that it brings up bad memories.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 12:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Chewpito, with Angelina, she started out SO prickly and defensive and then of course Critter hated her and the feeling was mutual.. and Angelina's response was to bite, hard.

It got so when I went to put her to bed in her room it could be dangerous for me.. I figured out to swaddle her, just roll her up in a small throw rug or thick throw, like a burrito. That would visibly calm her down and I could then carry her. She improved so much in the short time I was allowed to have her with me and I assume things would have continued to improve.

Retired
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07-11-2001

Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 1:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Retired a private message Print Post    
(((Hermi & Holly)))