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darlinggrl7
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Joined: 07 May 2008
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Out of curiosity.. How does he do with your husband outside of the home? You said you go on trip and he meets others men and he's okay with them after a time. Have they had much interaction in a neutral place or just always at home?
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modgirl
Joined: 03 Dec 2009
Posts: 23
Location: Oakland, California
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So, off topic - we have a "foster" dog here right now. Her name is Lulu, and someone brought her to the pet store I work at saying that he found her in a parking lot with nothing but a leash tied around her neck. I know, I know.
Anyway, I couldn't help but take her because well, duh - in the network of dog people I'm in, I knew that we'd be able to do something for her.
So, Hank is dealing with another dog in his space. This other dog is really helping, actually, with David's place in the pack. I will detail this further later with some photos of Lulu.
Something else that's frustrating right now is that Hank is pretty uninterested in other dogs. He allows the dog to sniff him, but if it stays too long in his face, he growls. Other dogs try to play with him, but if they make playful movements at him, he growls and snaps at them. Generally, if the other dog sort of ignores him, he will follow it around. But he will not play with it. Now, there's me to add to the equasion. With Lulu, if Lulu and I are sitting on the floor together, Hank comes over and sits in front of me, or to my side. if Lulu comes near him (even though he's totally put himself in to MY space), he will growl and snap at her. He doesn't attack dogs, but he does take one snap at them. So, when this happens, I move him, or move myself. I have heard from others that dogs (especially like Hank) can get jealous, so I'm wondering if he's just still so under confident that the idea of me with other dogs makes him think I will leave him alone again.
This dog just acts like he's unable to relax and enjoy life. |
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Shell
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Joined: 18 Nov 2006
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Lulu will probably help alot. If Hank see your hubby playing and cuddling with her, Hank may just pick up that he's a pretty nice guy after all.
As far as snapping at other dogs, Helo did that for a long time, and still does with strange dogs, but now that he knows the gang well here, he plays with everyone. You just watch, you'll hear noises one day and when you go look, it will be Hank and lulu playing to their hearts content.  |
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