GAJoe
Senior Member
The blonde is the problem.
These dogs were dumped a couple years ago. They were feeding on a deer carcass in the ditch and smelled like you wouldn't believe. The mut was easy to lure with some chicken but the blonde was keeping her distance; very timid. I was sure the coyotes would get her if I didn't get her soon. After another night I set a live trap and was able to save her. We took them to the vet and got them checked and got shots and after a short time looking for them a home we had them fixed and they've settled in. It is obvious that they were abused before being dumped. When I get after a fly with the swatter he just trembles in fear. And she braces for a hit every time you reach to pet her. As time passed we know why. She just will not stay consistent with going outside on her own like he will. She does good if you see her out in the morning and at night but just when you think that she's got it and don't see her out it's not long until she relapses. And when it's raining you might as well plan on making her go out. We have to keep pads available and even then she misses some times. A co-worker told me that's just the breed. He has one.
Well my wife's been out of work for a while and has gotten a good job now that requires her to be out and about during the week and a home inspection up to four times a month. We have to get this resolved or find them a new home. I say "them" because they have always been together and the play with each other and clean each other all the time. My wife would keep him but I can't imagine separating them. They are both great with kids. He loves attention from anyone while she takes some time to warm up to anyone but has never bitten; even toddlers. She bites him if he gets into her food. Once she's warmed up to you she'll be there right beside you.
They need to be with a senior or senior couple that are home-bodies and enjoy the companionship; and can see her out routinely .
These dogs were dumped a couple years ago. They were feeding on a deer carcass in the ditch and smelled like you wouldn't believe. The mut was easy to lure with some chicken but the blonde was keeping her distance; very timid. I was sure the coyotes would get her if I didn't get her soon. After another night I set a live trap and was able to save her. We took them to the vet and got them checked and got shots and after a short time looking for them a home we had them fixed and they've settled in. It is obvious that they were abused before being dumped. When I get after a fly with the swatter he just trembles in fear. And she braces for a hit every time you reach to pet her. As time passed we know why. She just will not stay consistent with going outside on her own like he will. She does good if you see her out in the morning and at night but just when you think that she's got it and don't see her out it's not long until she relapses. And when it's raining you might as well plan on making her go out. We have to keep pads available and even then she misses some times. A co-worker told me that's just the breed. He has one.
Well my wife's been out of work for a while and has gotten a good job now that requires her to be out and about during the week and a home inspection up to four times a month. We have to get this resolved or find them a new home. I say "them" because they have always been together and the play with each other and clean each other all the time. My wife would keep him but I can't imagine separating them. They are both great with kids. He loves attention from anyone while she takes some time to warm up to anyone but has never bitten; even toddlers. She bites him if he gets into her food. Once she's warmed up to you she'll be there right beside you.
They need to be with a senior or senior couple that are home-bodies and enjoy the companionship; and can see her out routinely .