I'm pretty slack when it comes to keeping on top of blogging. I hope you are all well. Me?, I'm fantastic. The sun is fucking shining!
Today, I am hiking on private property, I know, I'm such a risk taker. Its property we have been hiking a lot lately. This private land leads to 22 acres that is up for sale, that Anthony and I are very interested in. The only difference with todays hike, is that I'm alone, with soleil and two pups that I'm fostering for littersncritters. Both mixed breeds from Labrador. One is 8 weeks, the other 12.
Tonka came with some siblings from Labrador. Her mother had 6 litters in 2.5 years. They would have been drowned if they weren't rescued. He will be leaving Thursday as he will be adopted
Lucy had been found on the side of the road in a box with her siblings. She is a smart cookie, with an independent streak. As of now she is still up for adoption.
When I informed people I was taking in two pups, their first reaction was..."But what will Soleil think?"
Soleil, my pitty has some fear aggression, and while she has never hurt anything, she will bark and charge if not introduced properly, especially when charged up. I was confident it would be fine.
Upon arriving home with the pups, in a crate, Soleil got a sniff of them and went wild. Barking and growling at them through the create. I was a bit upset with her to say the least. I allowed them to meet outside with them out of the create, which proved to be scary. I realized I had a lot of anxiety and wasn't allowing soleil slack to meet them properly. That caused some tension, and I was reading her behaviors all wrong. I confused playing for aggressiveness because of my anxiety.
Needless to say, I got a good sleep and was more rational in the morning. Soleil and the pups are fantastic together. Playing, eating, sleeping. I could not be more happy, nor more proud of soleil.
With that, I will end my blog with a reminder of how much puppies pee, poop and whine! Its a good thing they are cute ;)
I will be catching up on all your blogs shortly.
Xx
Mamie
Amy, I too have problems with transmitting my own nervousness to my dog(s). Really I mean the opposite. I'm too GOOD at transmitting my nervousness to my dog(s).
ReplyDeleteI am trying Cesar's whole "calm, assertive" thing. I'm fine with "assertive".
Looks like we both need to work on the "calm" part.
I really admire you're offering a temporary home to these pups. I bet that Soleil gets a good benefit from having the little visitors too.
When, oh when, is this rain going to end ?
You haven't posted since June ! How did the puppies do ?
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