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[Dillydoodle]

I really would never have this dog in my house again. It is not fair to have to medicate your dog for stress when your dog is not the problem. Your dog hasn't done anything wrong here. The OTHER dog has the issues. I think i would ask my inlaws to find someone else to either come to their house to watch their dog for them or find a good bording kennel. I would not be putting my dog in that situation . After this dog leaves, you will be left with the potential aftermath as your dog could be traumatized and have issues from feeling unsafe in his own home and feeling negatively towards other dogs,etc. I just wouldnt do it again.

Emilie

[Booski59]

I'm with you Emilie, just say no to other dogs (unsocial ones) in your little man's space.

[ColColt]

Here's the real kicker to all this. It's one thing to have to put up with this if you're married and wife/husband seems to put more emphasis on the "stranger" that's come in the house rather than family dog but, if someone is not married I think I'd be watching their actions real close as this, among other scenarios, could be a repeat in the future. Most men don't change and a red flag would go up real quick.

[FlyingCorgi]

Originally Posted by gogogiraffes

That's GREAT that it's fixed. I just recommend the baby gate for the bathroom because I didn't want the door to get messed up Not for more room for the dog haha just kidding.

It was about 8 dollars at GNC last weekend.

The dog we watched, wouldn't even eat wet food. We gave him steak, wet food, the stuffin to a kong. NOTHING.

Oh yeah...I don't know why I wouldn't think about the door. This dog does scratch but not hard. He's more of a consistent whiner. Like, all day.

That's a spoiled or really stressed dog to be snubbing all of that yummy stuff.

[FlyingCorgi]

Originally Posted by Peggy

You can learn more about it here:
Original Bach Rescue Remedy: Rescue Sleep, Rescue Cream, Rescue Pastilles

You can get it at Whole Foods/ Wild Oats too.

Peggy

Thank you. GNC is closer if they do carry it around here. The nearest Whole Foods is in Atlanta and I'm not a big fan of cities.

[FlyingCorgi]

Originally Posted by Dillydoodle

I really would never have this dog in my house again. It is not fair to have to medicate your dog for stress when your dog is not the problem. Your dog hasn't done anything wrong here. The OTHER dog has the issues. I think i would ask my inlaws to find someone else to either come to their house to watch their dog for them or find a good bording kennel. I would not be putting my dog in that situation . After this dog leaves, you will be left with the potential aftermath as your dog could be traumatized and have issues from feeling unsafe in his own home and feeling negatively towards other dogs,etc. I just wouldnt do it again.

Emilie

I agree and I'm trying to think of a polite way to explain this to them. Because I take care of my dog and am picky about his food, treats and toys they think that we see our dog as better than theirs. I can only imagine what they will say when I tell them that I don't want to keep their cranky Sammy again.

I think he's making Ein more aggressive. Ein will run up to Sammy and nip at him. I can't tell if this is a 'let's play!' or a challenge. Sammy doesn't really play so all he does is growl and rush at Ein who thinks it's a game.

[gogogiraffes]

Originally Posted by Dillydoodle

I really would never have this dog in my house again. It is not fair to have to medicate your dog for stress when your dog is not the problem. Your dog hasn't done anything wrong here. The OTHER dog has the issues. I think i would ask my inlaws to find someone else to either come to their house to watch their dog for them or find a good bording kennel. I would not be putting my dog in that situation . After this dog leaves, you will be left with the potential aftermath as your dog could be traumatized and have issues from feeling unsafe in his own home and feeling negatively towards other dogs,etc. I just wouldnt do it again.

Emilie

I was thinking of medicating Sammy. So he may be a little more friendly. And that in turn might calm Ein down.

[FlyingCorgi]

Originally Posted by gogogiraffes

I was thinking of medicating Sammy. So he may be a little more friendly. And that in turn might calm Ein down.

Also didn't cross my mind. I'd have less of a problem medicating another dog that I know already has access to a lot of stuff I'd never give my dog. Too bad it's so late...

[FlyingCorgi]

Originally Posted by ColColt

Here's the real kicker to all this. It's one thing to have to put up with this if you're married and wife/husband seems to put more emphasis on the "stranger" that's come in the house rather than family dog but, if someone is not married I think I'd be watching their actions real close as this, among other scenarios, could be a repeat in the future. Most men don't change and a red flag would go up real quick.

Yay! I just sat down and got my message across that it's unfair to have Sammy out while Ein is crated. I got something like, 'Why didn't you say that before?'. Sigh. He didn't think Sammy was doing anything wrong because once Ein's put away all Sammy does is lay around while Ein is unhappy and barking in the bedroom. Now I have a happy Ein lying on my feet. So much better.

Also, he spent a lot more years with Sammy than we've had so far with Ein. I think he's taking that for granted.

[ColColt]

You know how men are. Most don't know how to multi-task like a woman so maybe he couldn't handle two at once so Ein had to be crated first. Women are so much better handling more than one thing (or dog) at a time. Sometimes some of us fellows just don't get it. I may be a man but, truth where it's due.

[FlyingCorgi]

Originally Posted by ColColt

You know how men are. Most don't know how to multi-task like a woman so maybe he couldn't handle two at once so Ein had to be crated first. Women are so much better handling more than one thing (or dog) at a time. Sometimes some of us fellows just don't get it. I may be a man but, truth where it's due.

Yikes! I have never heard a man say something even remotely like that! That's almost...scary and I'm going to refrain from making any further comment lest you rescind your remark. *g*

[Dillydoodle]

Sorry Elizabeth, i thought your suggestion was to medicate Ein... but yes, you know maybe sammy could use some meds to take the edge off??

I understand that this must be a very uncomfortable situation for you to tell your boyfriend that his parents dog is no longer welcome, but maybe if you talk to your boyfriend he might back you up on this one to tactfully say no to his parents... that it has created a lot of stress in your home for both of you and your dog.

You know something you said really rings true with me too... people think that just becuase I am picky about what my dogs eat, what treats they get, what dogs they socialize with, where i take them, etc that I am snobbish with my dog.. I get upset that people feel that way, but not upset enough that I will EVER change that. My Dogs come first...that is the committment i made when I chose to have dogs ...I waited a very long time to get a dog... and when i got Dillon I made sure i was in the right place in my life to be able to give this dog the best life i could and I wont screw that up!!! If people don't get it, then oh well for them.

I hope this week ends quickly for you so you can get back to a less stressful exisitance and that Ein can relax a little .

Emilie

[gogogiraffes]

Originally Posted by Dillydoodle

Sorry Elizabeth, i thought your suggestion was to medicate Ein... but yes, you know maybe sammy could use some meds to take the edge off??

I understand that this must be a very uncomfortable situation for you to tell your boyfriend that his parents dog is no longer welcome, but maybe if you talk to your boyfriend he might back you up on this one to tactfully say no to his parents... that it has created a lot of stress in your home for both of you and your dog.

You know something you said really rings true with me too... people think that just becuase I am picky about what my dogs eat, what treats they get, what dogs they socialize with, where i take them, etc that I am snobbish with my dog.. I get upset that people feel that way, but not upset enough that I will EVER change that. My Dogs come first...that is the committment i made when I chose to have dogs ...I waited a very long time to get a dog... and when i got Dillon I made sure i was in the right place in my life to be able to give this dog the best life i could and I wont screw that up!!! If people don't get it, then oh well for them.

I hope this week ends quickly for you so you can get back to a less stressful exisitance and that Ein can relax a little .

Emilie

Though it would also take the edge off Ein. We're giving it to Gizmo tonight and tomorrow due to the fireworks.

I had to tell my boyfriend that we cannot watch Winston anymore either. I know exactly how you feel with that. But the difference is, I have no problem being, this is my house, and if you want your dog watched, you need to take him home and bring him back, him being my boyfriend, and telling this to his mom. So I think, no I know, when we move, that'll be it. But I also can't get another dog for myself. But that's okay.

I hope you and Ein and Sammy and your boyfriend and his family can come to a consensus about everything.

Another idea would be, how far do they live? You could go over and take care of Sammy at his place?

How do Ein and Sammy react on a walk as well?

[Corgis4me]

Originally Posted by FlyingCorgi

I agree and I'm trying to think of a polite way to explain this to them.

You can explain to them what you have been experiencing and how Ein has been acting just like you have posted on here. Just be honest. I would think after hearing what you have to say they would understand that next time they need to make other arrangements, but really, I think your boyfriend should be the one telling them. You know you may have to tell them somday to not give their grandkids so many treats I guess you might as well start now with being able to let them know that what happened was not right with you.

Why should you and your dog have to have an uncomfortable week dealing with a situation while they are off having a good time on vacation.

As for the Rescue Remedy, do you have a Walgreens? some of them carry it.

[gogogiraffes]

I had Cody tell his mom, so that way she can't make me the bad one.

He said basically, Gizmo is getting stressed out, and his schedule is off terribly. And we think that Winston would do better if he was at home with someone at their house. He can stay on his schedule and we can stay on ours, And if we happen to be up there at their house in Fredericksburg, we would be more than happy to watch them together. Also we recommended a few doggy daycares. But sounds like Sammy wouldn't do good there. Winston is dog aggressive so he couldn't be there either.