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Posted : 11/14/2006 2:50:08 PM

Try not to be too stressed about it. If you are stressed, the dogs will pick up on that. I probably sound crazy, but in your mind, try picturing them getting along. I tried this once with a Borzoi that I was working with for show. She freaked out and planted herself like a donkey sitting down when going in the ring. So, what I did was when I was walking her, in my head, I kept picturing her doing it the right way. I also kept saying things like "oh, what a pretty girl!" when I was picturing her flowing around that ring. That was the first day she went into the ring without stopping and pranced around the ring without a problem. A positive attitude really makes a huge difference! It won't hurt anything for sure!

jennie_c_d

Posted : 11/14/2006 3:14:51 PM

I probably sound crazy, but in your mind, try picturing them getting along.

Actually, that's a fantastic idea[

] It'll help calm ME down, if nothing else.

sillysally

Posted : 11/14/2006 5:22:46 PM

I actually found "The Dog Who Loved Too Much" to be a good source. I'm sorry you guys are having these issues, I really am, and I'm glad that Teenie is getting some help.

I don't know if you believe such in such things, but I believe that God deliberately leads dogs that have more "issues" than most to people He knows will take the time to do what is best for them.

Sending calm, relaxed, peace-loving vibes your way......

spiritdogs

Posted : 11/14/2006 9:36:17 PM

ORIGINAL: jennie_c_d

Good DVD by Trish King "Multiple Dogs" might give you some insight. Patricia McConnell has done some work with this, too, in "Feeling Outnumbered? How to Manage and Enjoy Your Multi Dog Household" - inexpensive little booklet.

Thanks, Anne, I'll get those.

I'm REALLY hoping that this isn't a case where the dogs will end up not being able to live together. The fighting did escelate, and I should have seperated them earlier.

For the time being, they are being crated and rotated. This is NOT a permanent solution, for me. If all else fails, Teenie will be rehomed.

Cathy, it's been going on all along. There've been good times and bad times. This week was VERY stressful in my house, for non-dog reasons, and Teenie was sick all week, vomiting and having diahrrea. I'm sure the stress levels got to her. She attacked Emma three times, all three resulting in injuries all around...

The low protein diet that someone mentioned is something you can do right away for Teenie. Don't hesitate to have a full thyroid panel and use medication if you need to.

jennie_c_d

Posted : 11/16/2006 1:50:15 PM

Well, the girls are already on what I would consider a reduced protein diet. It's about 10% protein, wet. I will ask the vet if it's a good or bad idea to reduce it, further, for Teenie. If he oks it, I will.

I've got to call him, tomorrow, so I'll ask him where he sends his thyroid stuff, and check on the cost of that. Hopefully, I can have that done, the week after Thanksgiving, when we go back.

Teenie is doing fabulously, BTW. She's really taken to this new training schedule, and the Bach remedy really seems to be helping her relax.

willowchow

Posted : 11/17/2006 12:42:13 AM

I hope things continue to improve, Jennie. I've been reading all the updates here. I just don't have much advice. But, we are hoping for the best possible outcome. [

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Teenie went to the holistic vet