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Hello awesome family, everyone was so helpful & kind when I was here over a year ago. My sweet love Bella got an amputation because of cancer, and didn't make it much longer. Having this resource got me through one of the hardest experiences of my life. I cannot thank you enough.
It has taken over a year for me to be ready to get a new friend. When I felt ready I started looking. As soon as I saw Gemma on a rescue site, super cute, kind and a Tripawd!!! I knew she was the one. I did adopt her. So much fun, sweet w other cats & dogs & pretty well trained.
The bad news is one of the dogs where I now live is attacking her. The other one gets along w her great, they romp & play. The attacker is a large insecure dog who is a Husky Akida mix named Vivian. She was adopted about 5 months ago. Coming from a home where she was ignored, not socialized and not wanted. We've contacted some behavioral specialists & have an appointment next Sunday with one who will do a home visit. The other we may consult by phone. Until then we are vigilantly keeping them seperated.
One idea deal is that Vivian is reacting to Gemma being a tripawd. Has anyone had this experience? Any resources to point me towards? I'd so so appreciate any guidance. I'd be super sad if I had to return her.
love on 3 legs,
Star & Gemma
We have Staffordshire terrier mixes (pit bull) and have used this technique successfully. When bringing in a new dog, the new dog is put in time out. It essentially lives in a crate for two weeks while the resident dogs learn that it belongs. That doesn't mean it can't come out, it means you put the resident dogs outside or in another room while you take them out and interact with the new dog. Somewhere I have a full explanation of how it works and what to expect. I will locate it and post it here for you.
Another thing we use is a gate. This isn't a baby gate , it is an iron gate like you would use with an outside fence. We have the ability to put one dog in the front part of the house and one in the back. They can see each other through the gate, but can't interact with each other.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
Thank you!! We are now keeping them seperated, but have gone on walks w them side by side. I'll look forward to the link if you can find it.
best,
star & Gemma
Haven't forgotten you, but it will be this afternoon before I can look. Had chores this morning and heading out to look at a couple of houses. You are doing the right thing to keep them separated, until you can work this out. You also may have to face the possibility you will never make progress, but I know folks who live successfully with dogs they have to crate and rotate.
If you have one that plays well with the new dog, there probably is no reason to separate those two at this point.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
This is not the same one I used, but this is great info. I think I got mine from a forum years and years ago. If you have any questions, I'll be happy to try to help out.
We used this method when we brought Duke into our family with existing tripawd Trouble, and again when we brought Emmi in with existing Duke. I have a couple of shelter/rescue friends that promote it as well.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
Hugapitbull, thank you! I'm going to read it right now., (ps...my spellcheck auto corrected you name to Hug spitball. Lol)
Thanks Shanna! If anyone has the insight and experience in a situation like this, you do!
Good luck with the new pup and keeping everyone happy. I'm not a behaviorist but I think this has less to do with her being a Tripawd than it does with her being a new pack member and being shown her place by the more alpha dog in the pack. Remember, dogs don't care when another dog is missing a leg but they do sense when another dog has a weaker, less dominant personality. As the new kid, Gemma is in that role for now. Just my take.
Keep working with the behaviorists, you're on the right track. What awesome pawrents you are!
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No insight, but just wanted to say hi and thanks for adopting Gemma!
Yes, I remember sweet Bella well!she will never be forgotten here!
And it looks like she clearly picked Gemma out for you! Would love to see pics when you can!
Best wishes always!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
PS. Just to piggyback on what Jerry said. Also the dog is taki g the alpha role in part, because he doesn't see the owner as his pack leader. He feels he must become that. Perhaps, throught your strong and assertive and confident energy, he will recognize you are the pack leader and he can relinquish that role to you!. Just a bit of channele Cesar Millan!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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