brookcove
Posted : 5/27/2008 10:29:57 AM
SalemsMom
She doesn't even look like the angry flat dog you posted before. 
She looks great, and happy!
This was her the day after her arrival. Angry Flat Dog.
"I am not happy."
"Really not amused."
I gave her sister, who only needed to be spayed and taught her new name, to someone who is a first time livestock guardian dog owner. "Maia" fit right in, and her new owner is sleeping much better at night with her flock of conservation breeds in Maia's care. Before, they were having to stay up late and get up early to scare off coyotes with a gun. I chose Maia for her because I knew she'd be a "plug-n-play" dog, whereas Min had serious trust issues and also needed some specialized care with regard to building up her weight (and still does).
Min had to stay tied for over a month. Every day I went out several times, twice a day with her food (sometimes PJ would feed her, too). I'd call her name and she'd dance as far as possible from me, as far as her chain would allow.
Then one day about a week and a half ago, I walked by, put my hand out, and called her name. Not really thinking about it - it was out of habit by that time. Imagine my surprise when not only did she not run away, but she came right up and put her head under my hand for a snuggle! I instantly reached down and unhooked her, called her again, and she did it again! I actually started crying. I was really starting to think she'd never trust us.
But now she's gone the opposite way - as often happens, one extreme hides another. Min is constantly begging for attention, and of all the guard dogs, enjoys interaction with us the most. She's very playful and quite the clown. I couldn't have asked for a nicer dog and she just "happened" to us. Funny how that happens.