So yesterday morning I started this post:
Thank you, Thank you
So much for all of your comments on my Potter situation last night.
I was in the midst of the meltdown when I wrote that post
and was thinking the worst.
You were so encouraging.
And today,
Seeing through clear eyes
and a refreshed brain
I think were gonna be ok.
It is just going to take some outside help and heavy disciplining.
But I never finished it and never published it.
I thought I was on the up and up with ole P
but then he hauled off and bit the hell out of me yesterday drawing blood.
It scared the living daylights out of me!
I mean I think I was scared because, obviously, he bit me,
but also because he is so little and sweet most of the time I was startled into terror that I could be whipped into fear by such a small, seemingly innocent dog.
I was HYSTERICAL!
( I am so sorry Liz that I made no sense when you called and couldn't talk or catch my breath, you caught me in the midst of the mayhem.)
My parents were pressing me to take him to the pound.
But I just cant.
And after much advice and words of wisdom from you and others around me I think he can be broken of this and rehabilitated.
He is still so young.
I have a trainer that my vet recommended coming to my house on Wednesday and I am calling two other trainers to come in and meet with him to see which I think is the best fit.
So say a little prayer for Pots and say a prayer that I don't lose a limb in the meantime.
Thank you, Thank you
So much for all of your comments on my Potter situation last night.
I was in the midst of the meltdown when I wrote that post
and was thinking the worst.
You were so encouraging.
And today,
Seeing through clear eyes
and a refreshed brain
I think were gonna be ok.
It is just going to take some outside help and heavy disciplining.
But I never finished it and never published it.
I thought I was on the up and up with ole P
but then he hauled off and bit the hell out of me yesterday drawing blood.
It scared the living daylights out of me!
I mean I think I was scared because, obviously, he bit me,
but also because he is so little and sweet most of the time I was startled into terror that I could be whipped into fear by such a small, seemingly innocent dog.
I was HYSTERICAL!
( I am so sorry Liz that I made no sense when you called and couldn't talk or catch my breath, you caught me in the midst of the mayhem.)
My parents were pressing me to take him to the pound.
But I just cant.
And after much advice and words of wisdom from you and others around me I think he can be broken of this and rehabilitated.
He is still so young.
I have a trainer that my vet recommended coming to my house on Wednesday and I am calling two other trainers to come in and meet with him to see which I think is the best fit.
So say a little prayer for Pots and say a prayer that I don't lose a limb in the meantime.
Peace,
You can do it!! Positive thoughts coming your way.
ReplyDeleteYou will be great at training with him! Before you know it he will be a sweet little dog. I swear my pup has done a complete 180 after her training.
ReplyDeleteHe might have epilepsy? Has he been checked? I had a dog that did that too and that's what it ended up being. Poor thing, the both of you!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you're dealing with this, but I'm sure the trainer can help! We had a trainer come help us with our dog because she's kind of crazy and it really worked, she's been so much better since! Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteWell, I wrote you a long note and now I've gone and deleted it somehow.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, was just saying that I was reading about how terriers can have anxiety and sometimes xanax or valium help them with this. Obviously you don't want a drugged puppy or anything, and I'm sure the trainer will be a great help, but just something to ask about maybe?
Louis has major abandonment issues. When I leave him and then come home he is very, very angry with me. We are working on it, but it's a slow process. He does bite me, but hasn't drawn blood..yet.
Please don't give up on Potter! I so wish we lived closer!!