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Luvntzus

Posted : 8/26/2006 6:36:17 AM

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Benedict

Posted : 8/26/2006 7:20:36 AM

Oh no!

Are you sure it's not just the settling in period? If it were me, personally, I'd wait to see if he settles down and if Gingerbread starts putting him in his place. You may be right and you may have to send him back, but I would wait to make absolutely sure.

Good luck, whatever you decide.

Kate

Luvntzus

Posted : 8/26/2006 7:55:26 AM

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chewbecca

Posted : 8/26/2006 8:01:45 AM

Is there anyway that you could, um, exchange Cinnabun for one of his littermates?
Or are all the puppies homed already?

I'm so sorry it didn't work out for you!

Luvntzus

Posted : 8/26/2006 8:05:56 AM

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alieliza

Posted : 8/26/2006 12:58:07 PM

Oh man, Im sorry that you have to return the pup. You were very excited about it, and Im sure youre disappointed.

You didn't meet the puppy before purchasing him? I guess thats a risk you take.

It sounds, though, that he will be happy in the breeder's home. I hope this pup can get settled into a family soon.

If you are going to get a second pup, I recommend that you meet the litter first, and look specifically for a pup that you feel will fit your lifestyle, and Gingerbread's personality. Or, you may want to consider rescuing. If you adopt a dog thats a little older, its easy to know what you are getting as far as personailities. As puppies, its really hard to say what their true personality will be.

Good luck!

willowchow

Posted : 8/26/2006 1:44:10 PM

I'm sorry it's not working out. I think it's great though that your able to see whats best for Cinnabun.

Luvntzus

Posted : 8/26/2006 2:14:20 PM

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Luvntzus

Posted : 8/26/2006 2:15:36 PM

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ColleenC

Posted : 8/26/2006 3:09:30 PM

He might start to get into the routine with time. Colton was a demon when he was smaller. He was used to being outside a lot and playing with kids all the time. When I brought him home, he went from that, to a one bedroom apartment with my quite little Rose. He was awful(sorry, Colton)! Screaming at the top of his lungs in the crate(even though he had been crated before). My neighbor's probably thought I was killing him when I gave him a bath. He screamed like someone was killing him. I came very close a couple of times to taking him back out to the breeder, but he settled in quite well. Now he is a great dog! Still hates baths, but doesn't scream! Actually, I may have to do the break in period again now because he has been at the breeder's for 3 weeks since Rose was in heat. Don't get discouraged, try to help him learn the rules of your house and he may surprise you!

dubilpie

Posted : 8/26/2006 3:47:46 PM

I have 2 Shih Tzu's, Molly was about 2 when I got the second one(Trixie). I made sure Trixie knew Molly was #1 dog. I fed Molly first, had Molly walk through the door first, gave Molly her treat first. I stopped Trixie when she was getting too much for Molly. It wasn't long until Trixie knew her place. Molly is a very laid back dog and I knew she wouldn't put Trixie in her place. I made sure I spent alone time with Molly. I would crate Trixie and play with Molly a few times a day. It took awhile, but they are great together now. They sleep together and when one goes out the other follows. Molly is still a lot more laid back than Trixie, but I love the differences in their personalities. The first few months I wondered if I made a mistake, but I had fallen in love with Trixie immediately and stuck it out. I am so glad I did.

It does take time and work, I wouldn't give up so soon.

Good Luck.

ColleenC

Posted : 8/26/2006 3:51:02 PM

ORIGINAL: dubilpie

I have 2 Shih Tzu's, Molly was about 2 when I got the second one(Trixie). I made sure Trixie knew Molly was #1 dog. I fed Molly first, had Molly walk through the door first, gave Molly her treat first. I stopped Trixie when she was getting too much for Molly. It wasn't long until Trixie knew her place. Molly is a very laid back dog and I knew she wouldn't put Trixie in her place. I made sure I spent alone time with Molly. I would crate Trixie and play with Molly a few times a day. It took awhile, but they are great together now. They sleep together and when one goes out the other follows. Molly is still a lot more laid back than Trixie, but I love the differences in their personalities. The first few months I wondered if I made a mistake, but I had fallen in love with Trixie immediately and stuck it out. I am so glad I did.

It does take time and work, I wouldn't give up so soon.

Good Luck.

I also did all of those things and I think it really helped. Rose is a lazy bum most of the time, and Colton is like a pogo stick with Energizer batteries in it! He never stops, but now the get along very well.

Luvntzus

Posted : 8/26/2006 5:51:48 PM

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Luvntzus

Posted : 8/26/2006 5:55:45 PM

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boneyjean

Posted : 8/26/2006 6:38:25 PM

I think a two week test period will be good for you and Gingerbread. You may be pleasantly suprised. Harley is very laid back and has always let other dogs take total and complete advantage of him. Izzy is a feisty little wild machine. She drives him crazy at times. It took Harley a few days to even

lay back with her and not be scared of her trying to play so hard with him. Now they race around the house tugging and playing like crazy. Harley has learned to put her in her place when she is really pestering him beyond what he can stand. I think he would be heartbroken if she were to leave. They are absolutely in love with each other in that brotherly sisterly way were they love each other one minute and drive each other crazy the next.

Good luck. I wouldn't throw the towel in just yet. Give it the two weeks you have to anyway then reasses it again.