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Old September 16th 03, 03:26 AM
Tara O.
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I didn't see your original post on the subject but just reading this, I'd
recommend returning the puppy. Puppies, even when sick, will generally yip
before they'll growl. That's not to say this pup's temperament isn't quite
right but that is a slight possibility. The biggest problem I see is that
the seed of fear is already planted and that can be hard to overcome.

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Old September 16th 03, 03:26 AM
Tara O.
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I didn't see your original post on the subject but just reading this, I'd
recommend returning the puppy. Puppies, even when sick, will generally yip
before they'll growl. That's not to say this pup's temperament isn't quite
right but that is a slight possibility. The biggest problem I see is that
the seed of fear is already planted and that can be hard to overcome.

--
Tara


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Old September 16th 03, 03:55 AM
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I don't know what to do. I can give the dog back to the breeder, lose my
money
and chalk it up to family safety. I'm willing to do the training, but what
are
the odds that all of us will be safe? By the way, my sister-in-law has one
of
Lucy's sisters, and is having none of the problems that we have.


I think you should seriously consider returning to breeder. Is this a
responsible breeder that will refund? Regardless, I think you are probably in
for much heartache if you keep trying. The fact that your SIL is not having
problems with a sib is telling. Good luck with whatever you do.
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Old September 16th 03, 03:55 AM
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I don't know what to do. I can give the dog back to the breeder, lose my
money
and chalk it up to family safety. I'm willing to do the training, but what
are
the odds that all of us will be safe? By the way, my sister-in-law has one
of
Lucy's sisters, and is having none of the problems that we have.


I think you should seriously consider returning to breeder. Is this a
responsible breeder that will refund? Regardless, I think you are probably in
for much heartache if you keep trying. The fact that your SIL is not having
problems with a sib is telling. Good luck with whatever you do.
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Old September 16th 03, 05:02 AM
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(AuralFeast) wrote:
I don't know what to do. I can give the dog back to the breeder, lose my
money
and chalk it up to family safety. I'm willing to do the training, but what
are
the odds that all of us will be safe?


Give her a fair shot. 8 weeks of puppy class. And I wouldn't go the PetsMart
route here - I'd recommend searching out someone experienced dealing with
aggression issues. You want to be able to ask a lot of questions along the
way, and get knowledgeable answers.

Start with this, now:
http://k9deb.com/nilif.htm

I'm sure you already know not to allow her near your kids without close
supervision. That's the rule for any puppy or dog, not just your little
debbil. :}

PetsMart Pet Trainer
My Kids, My Students, My Life:
http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html
Last updated June 27 at 10:00 a.m.


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Old September 16th 03, 05:02 AM
Leah
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(AuralFeast) wrote:
I don't know what to do. I can give the dog back to the breeder, lose my
money
and chalk it up to family safety. I'm willing to do the training, but what
are
the odds that all of us will be safe?


Give her a fair shot. 8 weeks of puppy class. And I wouldn't go the PetsMart
route here - I'd recommend searching out someone experienced dealing with
aggression issues. You want to be able to ask a lot of questions along the
way, and get knowledgeable answers.

Start with this, now:
http://k9deb.com/nilif.htm

I'm sure you already know not to allow her near your kids without close
supervision. That's the rule for any puppy or dog, not just your little
debbil. :}

PetsMart Pet Trainer
My Kids, My Students, My Life:
http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html
Last updated June 27 at 10:00 a.m.


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Old September 16th 03, 05:02 AM
Leah
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(AuralFeast) wrote:
I don't know what to do. I can give the dog back to the breeder, lose my
money
and chalk it up to family safety. I'm willing to do the training, but what
are
the odds that all of us will be safe?


Give her a fair shot. 8 weeks of puppy class. And I wouldn't go the PetsMart
route here - I'd recommend searching out someone experienced dealing with
aggression issues. You want to be able to ask a lot of questions along the
way, and get knowledgeable answers.

Start with this, now:
http://k9deb.com/nilif.htm

I'm sure you already know not to allow her near your kids without close
supervision. That's the rule for any puppy or dog, not just your little
debbil. :}

PetsMart Pet Trainer
My Kids, My Students, My Life:
http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html
Last updated June 27 at 10:00 a.m.


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Old September 16th 03, 05:14 AM
Tara O.
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Leah" -OFF wrote in message
...

Give her a fair shot. 8 weeks of puppy class. And I wouldn't go the

PetsMart
route here - I'd recommend searching out someone experienced dealing with
aggression issues. You want to be able to ask a lot of questions along

the
way, and get knowledgeable answers.

Start with this, now:
http://k9deb.com/nilif.htm

I'm sure you already know not to allow her near your kids without close
supervision. That's the rule for any puppy or dog, not just your little
debbil. :}


Just to play devil's advocate here...

By following your suggestion, in 2 months, this pup could turn out to have
an unsound temperament and won't be kept by this family.

Let's say the temperament itself is fine but the pup was born with budding
dominance aggression issues which can be really difficult to overcome,
especially in a home that cannot devote most of their time to structuring
every interaction the pup has with humans (here's where hardcore NILIF comes
in).

By this time, alot of money has been spent on a behaviorist & trainer yet
the fear already rooted in the wife, at least, hasn't ebbed. The pup is
going to require alot of work, there's the fear of never getting the pup
over his/her issues, so the pup goes back.

Now the puppy is at least 8 weeks older, harder to re-place by the breeder
(who I'd hope to doG is a responsible one so this pup isn't bounced from one
home to another) and has had time to settle into this home.

There's certainly a good chance that this pup just needs some strong
behavior modification at an early age and that the family can provide that.
I just think that given the current feelings of the OP and his family (fear)
that the best option is to send the puppy back now

--
Tara



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Old September 16th 03, 05:14 AM
Tara O.
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Leah" -OFF wrote in message
...

Give her a fair shot. 8 weeks of puppy class. And I wouldn't go the

PetsMart
route here - I'd recommend searching out someone experienced dealing with
aggression issues. You want to be able to ask a lot of questions along

the
way, and get knowledgeable answers.

Start with this, now:
http://k9deb.com/nilif.htm

I'm sure you already know not to allow her near your kids without close
supervision. That's the rule for any puppy or dog, not just your little
debbil. :}


Just to play devil's advocate here...

By following your suggestion, in 2 months, this pup could turn out to have
an unsound temperament and won't be kept by this family.

Let's say the temperament itself is fine but the pup was born with budding
dominance aggression issues which can be really difficult to overcome,
especially in a home that cannot devote most of their time to structuring
every interaction the pup has with humans (here's where hardcore NILIF comes
in).

By this time, alot of money has been spent on a behaviorist & trainer yet
the fear already rooted in the wife, at least, hasn't ebbed. The pup is
going to require alot of work, there's the fear of never getting the pup
over his/her issues, so the pup goes back.

Now the puppy is at least 8 weeks older, harder to re-place by the breeder
(who I'd hope to doG is a responsible one so this pup isn't bounced from one
home to another) and has had time to settle into this home.

There's certainly a good chance that this pup just needs some strong
behavior modification at an early age and that the family can provide that.
I just think that given the current feelings of the OP and his family (fear)
that the best option is to send the puppy back now

--
Tara



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Old September 16th 03, 05:14 AM
Tara O.
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Leah" -OFF wrote in message
...

Give her a fair shot. 8 weeks of puppy class. And I wouldn't go the

PetsMart
route here - I'd recommend searching out someone experienced dealing with
aggression issues. You want to be able to ask a lot of questions along

the
way, and get knowledgeable answers.

Start with this, now:
http://k9deb.com/nilif.htm

I'm sure you already know not to allow her near your kids without close
supervision. That's the rule for any puppy or dog, not just your little
debbil. :}


Just to play devil's advocate here...

By following your suggestion, in 2 months, this pup could turn out to have
an unsound temperament and won't be kept by this family.

Let's say the temperament itself is fine but the pup was born with budding
dominance aggression issues which can be really difficult to overcome,
especially in a home that cannot devote most of their time to structuring
every interaction the pup has with humans (here's where hardcore NILIF comes
in).

By this time, alot of money has been spent on a behaviorist & trainer yet
the fear already rooted in the wife, at least, hasn't ebbed. The pup is
going to require alot of work, there's the fear of never getting the pup
over his/her issues, so the pup goes back.

Now the puppy is at least 8 weeks older, harder to re-place by the breeder
(who I'd hope to doG is a responsible one so this pup isn't bounced from one
home to another) and has had time to settle into this home.

There's certainly a good chance that this pup just needs some strong
behavior modification at an early age and that the family can provide that.
I just think that given the current feelings of the OP and his family (fear)
that the best option is to send the puppy back now

--
Tara



 




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