pammyd Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Hi all sorry not been here for ages Ben is doing great, just about to enter his 1st agility comp this month - eeekkk But our agility club raises money to save dogs in Irish dog pounds and a little face just called out to me!! I offered that if she didnt get a home to go to then I would foster her and they managed to pull her in time and she is on her way over here - poss monday or tuesday she is young - about 6 months old - and v timid, that is about all the info I have on her for now!! I will be updating about her when she comes in in my blog ( http://benmcfuzzylugs.blogspot.com ) wish me luck - am I mad??? Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 No you are kind! What a cute dog!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammyd Posted October 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Thankyou She just looks too much like Ben for me to not try and help her although I cannot commit to take her on forever (never say never) it would be really nice to try and help her on her way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Super timid is one of our specialites at the rescue and we jsut let the dog do it's thing the first week. If they only want to lay in the hall and peer out we let them and feed them there. Eventually their curiosity gets the better of them but, its in everyone's time. We have dogs that's it's only taken a week to meet me excitedly at the gate with everyone and others it's been months and they are just starting. We offer treat time and often they will come to see the excitement and eventually they will take a treat with everyone else like a spoon full of dog food. Best of luck with your new foster. Oh another thing carrying is better than forcing to walk on a leash in the first few days or weeks if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Sky Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Congratulations on your first foster!! Fostering is an awesome experience. She is adorable. I can certainly see how that face called out to you! Post more pictures when you get her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammyd Posted October 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Thankyou guys Yes I will be taking lots of fotos!! Thanks for the advice - I am sure I will be back for more!! I am loaning a nice big crate and making a safe place for her just now so she can hide away if she needs too (and to give her and Ben some space) Ben can be timid so that is why I thought I could cope better with a shut down dog than fear agressive one Deff gonna be softly softly My boyfriend is well over 6 foot and a scary looking guy (for dogs) so I have been training him just to ignore her untill she comes to him and stuff But the waiting is killing me just now - I cannot plan how to treat her until I meet her and see what she is like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SweetJordan Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 What a cool looking dog. Bless your heart for helping her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 She's really cute! I'm glad you're able to help her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Fostering is always bitter/sweet. Your heart develops lots of little pockets when you do fostering! She is adorable. That tail tucked under her so tight, says, "I am shy and not sure", but that face says, "Hey, maybe it's not so bad. I might give a chance!". Good luck with her. Keep us updated. Oh, and some new pics of Ben wouldn't hurt, either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammyd Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 What a busy few days!! I picked her up on tuesday, I was handed a dog I was told was too scared to walk I put her in the car and talked to her the whole way home then I took her for a walk and she trotted round totaly happy I took her into the house and crated her and let Ben meet her through the bars of the crate She was interested but snappy I left her there for a few hours to get used to each other then when I let her out they were fine for a while, but we did have a wee fight So basically in the house we are pretty much on a NILIF for her and we crate her at exciting times and then let her out when everyone is calm, and no lip curls are tolerated by either dogs seems to be getting better She loves people but had no manners - jumps all over them jumps on sofa manic - so we have calmed that down, and tonight she met the bloke and sat nicely to be petted and she dosent even try much to get on the sofa she is deff fear agressive and puts on a big show when she sees bigger dogs than her, but is timid face to face She is smart smart smart - a bit too quick. We have a 'sit' now and she thinks her name means run up to you and sit at your feet, smart girl the vet thinks she is over 6 months and under 1 year here she is settling in and advice is good advice as I have never dealt with fear agression, the main thing I am making sure I am not telling her off and trying to make all the doggy meatings nice - and rewarding lots for calm Mia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooky Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 she's adorable, Pammy, and looks so much like Ben. You are doing so much for her! Keep it up! Who is the person in the picture with her in the crate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammyd Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Thats my fella Brian That was their first meeting and she has really taken to him - she is so smart that it only took a couple of goes to teach her to sit nice to get attention and not to jump all over people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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