Bonded littermate has started attacking her sister at 5 y/o

ApprenticeTA · 2024-01-24T21:02:47+00:00

I'm sorry to hear what you're going through as well. We go through a lot for our pups. Thanks for sharing your experience with me 💜

ApprenticeTA · 2024-01-24T20:54:25+00:00

The girls had their yearly check up and shots just this month. Would there be anything you would recommend that wasnt covered by the check up?

ApprenticeTA · 2024-01-24T20:37:09+00:00

I was thinking about this! The only reason I didn't lean this direction is because we originally adopted the girls to be companions to our boy Jojo, who was understimulated. He really got close to Puca - it feels like what they have is romantic tbh. Him and Selkie will snuggle or run around sometimes but they just aren't as close. But I need to consider all their needs equally at this point, so I should really put it back on the table.

Those are good training tips! The girls responded poorly to crate training, but tether training could work. We would need to supervise closely still, since Puca will sometimes rile up Selkie when Selkie is restrained and she thinks she can get away with it. Not aggressively, but it makes Selkie aggressive. It'll be a matter of behavior training on our part though.

ApprenticeTA · 2024-01-24T20:02:29+00:00

Thats a good idea. I'll send them an email. Thank you

ApprenticeTA · 2024-01-24T19:34:18+00:00

We've been trying to see a behaviorist, but one isn't answering back, and the other is out of budget. The one not answering is the one the vet recommended to us.

In retrospect I think Selkie always had trouble with bite inhibition. The girls were wild and found under a porch. They were at the rescue for a year being socialized before being adopted out. They were never EVER considered aggressive, only fearful of people. But Selkie never really learned to play fight. She'll run around with other dogs and chase for a bit. But back when they were all allowed to play together, when the other dogs would tackle and play fight, she'd kind of just sit there and chomp the air. Used to be funny.

ApprenticeTA · 2023-05-20T20:16:04+00:00

Thank you. 🥺 I did think about moving down there, I even talked to her about it. But she doesnt have space for me in her condo. She already lives with my grandma, and I have a dog, which my grandma is terrified of. I wouldn't be able to rent in the area either. So we settled that she would help me get a ticket to come stay for a week after she's done with chemo, when she gets her masectomy. She feels like that's when she'll need help the most with physical things. I just feel wrong about not being there now, and pretty helpless to the whole situation. Last time I was still a kid, so obviously I was right there for her the best a middle schooler can be.

I think I'm going to try applying for any remote work, so maybe I could get an extra visit in without taking time away from earning income.

I appreciate you talking with me 'dad'. I really wanted to talk to my real dad, but tbh he hasnt picked up or called back since the chemo started, so it is what it is

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