juliepoudrier Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 I think I must have missed something along the way, so forgive me for asking if this has already been answered somewhere, but where did y'all get Freckles? Was she from a rescue or a breeder? J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Sometimes when a dog gets around sheep for the first time it can be pretty stressful which can lead to diarrhea. Not the training per say but the whole experience. Then as they get a bit of experience on them it can be the stress of training pressure which might cause at least that evenings loose bowels. Eating sheep poo might cause a bit but not to much unless they eat loads. Then you add your new wee one and that's a bit more stress. So there you go....loose poop! If the vet saw no issues that's what I'd likely chalk it up to. I guess this is probably a moot point by now, but that's what I'd chalk it up to, also. Had a similar experience myself. Give Freckles time, it sounds like she's doing fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LJS1993 Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 I think I must have missed something along the way, so forgive me for asking if this has already been answered somewhere, but where did y'all get Freckles? Was she from a rescue or a breeder? J. We got Freckles from a ranch in Bakersfield. Real nice people who also has some Aussies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Thanks. Is she spayed already? If not, you'll need to be extra careful keeping her in a pen with an intact male, even if it's a pup. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freckles LaLa Mom Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 oh she's fixed and the SPIT second he's old enough he's getting this ol' snip snip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieDog Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Just an fyi - scruffing may make resource guarding worse - I think your best bet will be teaching him to exchange things he likes for another toy or treat. You don't want him thinking that you being around his food = bad things happening; you can also try just walking by and dropping a yummy treat in his bowl to solidify the "person by food = good things for puppies" idea as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LJS1993 Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 Thanks. Is she spayed already? If not, you'll need to be extra careful keeping her in a pen with an intact male, even if it's a pup. J. As my fiance stated she is definately spayed. Furthermore Tucker is getting neutered at the standard time period. I have no intentions of studding him or anything of the sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie&MeBC Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 I agree with definitely not scruffing. That could make guarding much worse and put him even more on the defense. You can also play the "trading game" where you take his food away and give him an even better treat, and I bet he will back off a little with more trust that nothing bad will happen when he gets his food taken away. Dogs are scavengers by nature and it's not surprising when a dog starts that behavior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LJS1993 Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 I agree with definitely not scruffing. That could make guarding much worse and put him even more on the defense. You can also play the "trading game" where you take his food away and give him an even better treat, and I bet he will back off a little with more trust that nothing bad will happen when he gets his food taken away. Dogs are scavengers by nature and it's not surprising when a dog starts that behavior. I will give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LJS1993 Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 Tried it and it went well. I used a treat instead and it went great. He calmly let me get to his food, took the tiny piece of treat, then went back to his food after my hand was removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie&MeBC Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 That's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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