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staceyv · 07-02-2005, 06:27 AM

Well, we got her!! She was turned in to a high kill shelter because she was "not good with kids"
She was the only dog not barking in her cage. When the guy took her out, she ran up to my dog, they touched noses, and we saw stars and flowers in the air. She behaved like a little angel princess while she was at the shelter.

We paid the $300 adoption fee and came home. She sat on my lap for the 2 1/2 hour ride because she wouldn't get in her crate- and I know better than to push her ass in because they told me she's fearful and that means she'll bite my ass. She humped her blanket at 15 minute intervals all the way home.

SO, we got home, she stole my dog's toys, his bed, tried to attack him, peed on the bed, the kitchen floor, the living room rug. She growled at my husband when he came near her bone, and she wouldn't let my dog near his food bowl.

My mother and her fiance, Rene came over. She was growling at Rene. I think she has issues with men. He said "oh, she's just talking". I told him to be careful. He reached for her and she tried to bite him. She went into the crate for the rest of the night.

Good news: Someone taught her "sit" and "down". She also seems to be housebroken, except for the territorial urine marking.

I really, truly saved a life. Anyone else would have toted her ass right back to the shelter. I have a nice little project now!

I have diagnosed her as dominant aggressive, territorial aggressive, insecure, afraid or simply hateful of men, and child aggressive.

Yay! 10 year birth control!! She's only a year old. She can NOT be around children. I have to warn all strangers not to approach her.

It's doggy boot camp time. Crate at night, crate when no one's home. "Earn" everything: food, treats, petting... No sleeping with us in the bed, no jumping up, no pushing our hands for petting. No rawhide unless Arsen gives it to her after she lays down. If she's growls to protect it, he will remove it with tongs. HE is the top dog. The bone is HIS.

Blah, blah, blah. This should be interesting and rewarding. I'm so glad she fell into my hands. I feel like I really saved her life.

By the way, she recognises me as the top bitch. She'll let only me: take a bone out of her mouth, approach her crate, walk near her, touch her food, etc. She also sits and lays down with no problem for me.
She is loving, sweet and hyperactive and psychotic. Someone really, really screwed up her head.
Those kids must have teased her until she attacked them, then her owners probably kicked her ass. If I say "no" too loudly, she gets on her side and trembles. Poor thing.

Oh well, she'll be fine. I'm glad I worked at the shelter and the vet and I used to have a rottweiler that I obedience trained. I can handle her little ass. Arsen has some stuff to learn- she sees him as an underling, but I think it'll all work out.

By the way, we're calling her "kitty". She's the dog on the right in the two pictures I posted earlier.
Wish us luck!

07-02-2005, 06:27 AM	#44
staceyv Lecturer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 927	Well, we got her!! She was turned in to a high kill shelter because she was "not good with kids" She was the only dog not barking in her cage. When the guy took her out, she ran up to my dog, they touched noses, and we saw stars and flowers in the air. She behaved like a little angel princess while she was at the shelter. We paid the $300 adoption fee and came home. She sat on my lap for the 2 1/2 hour ride because she wouldn't get in her crate- and I know better than to push her ass in because they told me she's fearful and that means she'll bite my ass. She humped her blanket at 15 minute intervals all the way home. SO, we got home, she stole my dog's toys, his bed, tried to attack him, peed on the bed, the kitchen floor, the living room rug. She growled at my husband when he came near her bone, and she wouldn't let my dog near his food bowl. My mother and her fiance, Rene came over. She was growling at Rene. I think she has issues with men. He said "oh, she's just talking". I told him to be careful. He reached for her and she tried to bite him. She went into the crate for the rest of the night. Good news: Someone taught her "sit" and "down". She also seems to be housebroken, except for the territorial urine marking. I really, truly saved a life. Anyone else would have toted her ass right back to the shelter. I have a nice little project now! I have diagnosed her as dominant aggressive, territorial aggressive, insecure, afraid or simply hateful of men, and child aggressive. Yay! 10 year birth control!! She's only a year old. She can NOT be around children. I have to warn all strangers not to approach her. It's doggy boot camp time. Crate at night, crate when no one's home. "Earn" everything: food, treats, petting... No sleeping with us in the bed, no jumping up, no pushing our hands for petting. No rawhide unless Arsen gives it to her after she lays down. If she's growls to protect it, he will remove it with tongs. HE is the top dog. The bone is HIS. Blah, blah, blah. This should be interesting and rewarding. I'm so glad she fell into my hands. I feel like I really saved her life. By the way, she recognises me as the top bitch. She'll let only me: take a bone out of her mouth, approach her crate, walk near her, touch her food, etc. She also sits and lays down with no problem for me. She is loving, sweet and hyperactive and psychotic. Someone really, really screwed up her head. Those kids must have teased her until she attacked them, then her owners probably kicked her ass. If I say "no" too loudly, she gets on her side and trembles. Poor thing. Oh well, she'll be fine. I'm glad I worked at the shelter and the vet and I used to have a rottweiler that I obedience trained. I can handle her little ass. Arsen has some stuff to learn- she sees him as an underling, but I think it'll all work out. By the way, we're calling her "kitty". She's the dog on the right in the two pictures I posted earlier. Wish us luck! Last edited by staceyv; 07-02-2005 at 06:30 AM.