So, a post-surgery update. Cooper is really awful. His behavior sucks big time since the surgery. My biggest beef is with the nipping, especially when he is hyper. I've mentioned some of the things I've tried, like a can full of coins, spray bottle of various noxious liquids, and even a dog whistle. All of these things except the whistle make him MORE hyper. The whistle stops him, for moment. He's usually not calm enough still to command to sit.
Ugh. I'm very discouraged. I'm not a quitter, and its not like that's an option, but I want this "phase" to be over with. I wonder if this is a male dog thing? Individual personality? None of our females were like this.
He Was Broken?
Its been a while, so the short of it is that Cooper is now 'fixed'. The vet and I decided he was healthy enough. He is now home, and seems to be totally fine.
As to the vaccinations.... we have still only had the rabies booster. I am too nervous about giving him the distemper vaccine until maybe January. Ideally I'd like him to be clear of the distemper on his next PCR test, which we'll do in December I guess. In the meantime, Dr. Shows is trying to locate a solitary Parvo vaccine. The issue is that in modern times, most of the vaccines are combined into one serum, and my vet doesn't carry the vaccines separated. Oh, he's also grown a ton. Well, it feels like a ton. He is at 39 pounds now! How that happened, I don't know, but it seemed like it was overnight!
Behavior. Oh the behavior! In general he is quite well behaved. Unfortunately he has shown some signs of either aggressiveness or eagerness on the leash when other dogs are around. I could really use some advise on this. My vet thinks it might just be me... as in he's feeling protective. Well, its something we are working on. The rest of his training is going well. He is great when we do beginning commands like sit, stay, and come. I'm hoping the leash barking will get better as the training continues. Out of necessity because of the virus, he's also led a pretty sheltered life since I got him too. That can't help. He did meet and play with my dad's dog Sherlock last week. That went well.
As to the vaccinations.... we have still only had the rabies booster. I am too nervous about giving him the distemper vaccine until maybe January. Ideally I'd like him to be clear of the distemper on his next PCR test, which we'll do in December I guess. In the meantime, Dr. Shows is trying to locate a solitary Parvo vaccine. The issue is that in modern times, most of the vaccines are combined into one serum, and my vet doesn't carry the vaccines separated. Oh, he's also grown a ton. Well, it feels like a ton. He is at 39 pounds now! How that happened, I don't know, but it seemed like it was overnight!Behavior. Oh the behavior! In general he is quite well behaved. Unfortunately he has shown some signs of either aggressiveness or eagerness on the leash when other dogs are around. I could really use some advise on this. My vet thinks it might just be me... as in he's feeling protective. Well, its something we are working on. The rest of his training is going well. He is great when we do beginning commands like sit, stay, and come. I'm hoping the leash barking will get better as the training continues. Out of necessity because of the virus, he's also led a pretty sheltered life since I got him too. That can't help. He did meet and play with my dad's dog Sherlock last week. That went well.
An Open Letter
Dear Mr. Cooper,
I'd like to inquire why you find the need to eat my carpet and shoes. Maybe you like bitter apple spray? I'm not even sure how you even reach my bras. They are left to dry pretty high up, but in order for them to work, the straps are needed. I would also like you to cease and desist pillaging my dirty clothes. I typically like my panties to have the crotch in tact, as well as my jeans and pajama bottoms. Really? Is this how you want me representing myself to the world? Crotchless?
I also need your cooperation when we go walking. As I'm sure you would agree, you would not like to be barked at when you are trying to take care of your business, so I ask you to please consider following the golden rule and do unto others.....
Finally, I enjoy your company tremendously, but prefer that when we play you pay closer attention to where your toy ends and my skin begins. It hurts.
Your cooperation in these matters is much appreciated.
Love, the mommy
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I'd like to inquire why you find the need to eat my carpet and shoes. Maybe you like bitter apple spray? I'm not even sure how you even reach my bras. They are left to dry pretty high up, but in order for them to work, the straps are needed. I would also like you to cease and desist pillaging my dirty clothes. I typically like my panties to have the crotch in tact, as well as my jeans and pajama bottoms. Really? Is this how you want me representing myself to the world? Crotchless?
I also need your cooperation when we go walking. As I'm sure you would agree, you would not like to be barked at when you are trying to take care of your business, so I ask you to please consider following the golden rule and do unto others.....
Finally, I enjoy your company tremendously, but prefer that when we play you pay closer attention to where your toy ends and my skin begins. It hurts.
Your cooperation in these matters is much appreciated.
Love, the mommy
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
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