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When I first rescued Che back in November after the initial honeymoon period he started being very pushy and mouthy, as well as jumping. Well since I AM a dog trainer figured i better put my talents to use and he had been doing very well. Well yesterday after stitches I took him to meet my new boss. He immediatly had a paw in his belly, cheetos mouth on his arm and barking (cheeto not my boss) EMBARRASSING! ANyway he has acted like he has forgotton his manners and lost his everloving mind! Anyone go thru this?
He's probably feeling extra confident these days with all of the new freedom and not having any pain. Sounds pretty normal to me as far as where you are at in your relationship. As you know it just takes time and perseverance to get the roles properly defined. If you would like any training assistance and feedback, our friends at MySmartPuppy.com are wonderful help.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Sounds like a different situation than mine, but I'm having the same problem. I've had my Lab for 8 years, and she was impeccably trained so that she could be off-leash during all our adventures. I've let everything slide since her osteosarcoma diagnosis, and she's walking all over me! It's pretty funny to have my goody-four-paws dog being so naughty but I do need to crack down.
In your case, as I'm sure you know, it's different because Cheeto hasn't been with you for that long... You're in the midst of the "getting to know each other" phase that's been complicated by his surgery.
If nothing else, it's a great sign that Cheeto is so full of energy!
K, an 8 year old chocolate lab, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma of the radius and ulna on 12/23/11. She had stereotactic radiation to kill the bone tumors, and 3 rounds of carboplatin. On 3/16/12, lung mets were found. We tried several different kinds of chemotherapy to slow the lung mets but none worked. Finally, mets appeared at other sites, including her spine. She earned her angel wings on July 15, 2012. K changed my life, and I'll never forget her. Our/my journey is chronicled at romp-roll-rockies.blogspot.com.
Hahahahhaha!
He's happy! He's loved, he's pain free and he's feeling very confident! I say you should celebrate!
My little guy just turned 3-ish and he's FINALLY getting confidence now that he doesn't have another dog around to compete with (or a tripawd that required all of my attention). He was so timid and shy around folks but now, he goes up to people and when we walk around the block he taunts all the big dogs he sees behind a fence. I'm delighted!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
He is a mess. He knows what he is supposed to do but it is like he just can not contain himself lol. And he has been majorly babied last few weeks. He is happy to be back with the half of the pack he can be with(I have 3 old grumpy ankle biters that are not going to accept him no matter what!). Here is what he puts up with:ankle biters all!
Rehab pros tell us that we need to "normalize" our routines as soon as possible and not treat Tripawds differently, but that's SO hard for humans! And who can blame them, we're adorable 🙂
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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KBear - we too had an impeccably trained 8 year old lab pre-amp. He remains perfectly capable of behaving in the same impeccably trained manner, but it is abundantly clear the he has chosen instead to train us. He now communicates his demands, I mean requests, through a very clear series of sounds and movements so that I know when to treat, massage, scratch and pet.
If only the husband could communicate so clearly ....!
We saw exactly the same thing with Scout. After his amp, he did exactly as he pleased, exactly when he pleased. We used to joke that the control center for obedience was not in the brain, but in the leg. When the leg was gone, so was the desire to obey-- we didn't mind though. He had a blast during his remaining time on earth, and we indulged his whims and apologized to the neighbors. 
He wasn't spoiled at all....
Scout: January 31, 2002 to November 7, 2011
Scout's diagnosis was "poorly differentiated sarcoma"; amputation 1/11/2011. Scout enjoyed 9 fantastic years on 4 legs and 9 glorious months on 3 legs. If love alone could have saved you…
Glad to know I am on the right track. We are back to routine and his "siblings" are letting him know they are not going to put up with his silliness. He is now resting quietly in his "spot". We live in 122 yr old house. The staircase is in the center of the house with doors that open to the dining room, living room and one bedroom. We cut all the doors in half and keep the top doors open. Cheeto and his four nice sibs lay on the stairs and watch the world around the house to make no one gets too close. They can come and go on the back porch and small fenced in yard. The 3 old grumpy butts stay in the living room because they refuse to be nice to Cheeto(I think they are afraid. Even when he goes into submissive poster they still bark and growl. We do all sleep in the same room but Cheeto and 2 others sleep in big metal crates. It is a precarious balance but gets better every day. Oh and we have cats too lol that hate ALL dogs! My house is truly the crazy house.
Welcome Monkeybutt babies! We love grumpy monkeybutts and hope you'll join our Monkeybutt Federation!!! We have all had to endure the dreaded living with a dummyhead tripawd!!! They get to do whatever they want to do because.......waaaa! waaaaa! they are missing a leg. Waaaa!
We feel your pain!
-MBBVP
Our mommy is technically challenged. Can you tell her how to join?
You betcha!
Step 1: Go get your checkbook.
Step 2: Open your checkbook.
Step 3: Get an ink pen.
Setp 4: Write out a check to the "Monkeybutt Federation" for $9,999.99 per monkeybutt that is joining.
You have 7 right?? Muliply that number by 7 but then there is a 10% multi-monkeydog discount, (we are nice that way) so subtract that amount. And then you will have your grand total.
Setp 5: Put check in envelope.
Step 6: Mail to the "Monkeybutt Federation" c/o Monkeybutt Bunny Vampire Pirate, Las Vegas Nevada
And then you'll be all set up (pending our rigorous monkeydog application approval)!
Bwhahahhahahhahahhahahhahahhahahhahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahaaa snort hahahahhahhahahhahaha! Ha!
check is in the mail. Now all u little monkey butts go wait by the mailbox!
Don't pay him any mind Cheeto's mom! I think the monkeybutts actually PAY members to join!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Weighing in on both subjects here:
Sammy, got by with murder post amp. He actually started throwing doggie tantrums — shaking his head wildly and making strange growly noises. Then he would stop and look at me to make sure his antics were having the proper effect. I just had to laugh at him — and usually gave him what he wanted.
Ahoy, Monkeybutt Federation! After a long wait, wiggly Wrigley comes home with us tomorrow! I am kinda bummed, though. We purchased a perfectly lovely set of bunny ears for his entry request to the Federation but now find out that 2012 is the year of the damn pirate. Arrrrrr — you broadsided my little little bilge rat. Now I have to find a hat or patch. I guess a sleep mask wouldn't do ... he'd just look sleepy, not mean. Of course, getting a golden retriever puppy to look mean would be a trick anyway.
Beth
Smilin' Sammy, March 16, 2004 – Dec. 5, 2011
Golden retriever, diagnosed with osteosarcoma in September 2010 — right front leg amputated November 2010. He fought valiantly to stay with us; but a second diagnosis of osteosarcoma, this time in his left front leg, was more than our golden warrior could overcome. He loved his pack — and everyone else he met.
We loved him even more.
Thanks for the pennies, Sammy. They helped.
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