Mixed bag day... (PG mentioned, not mine)

edinger3 · April 2012

Today was a day of multiple emotions for me. DH's SIL gave birth to a beautiful baby girl this morning. My initial reaction was one of joy, but a couple of hours later, I began crying b/c I knew that my little girl was gone. I kept thinking of how unfair it was that so many people I know are having healthy babies, & we're left with only memories. I was also a little bummed when I got a BFN this morning. Granted, I'm only 9 DPO, but still, it would have been nice to get a BFP.

Once I was able to get past those emotions, I was once again reminded that our 1 year old puppy (german shepard/doberman mix) is displaying territorial aggression toward the neighbors, but only when he is in the yard. One of our neighbors have said that their children are afraid to play in their backyard when the dog is outside. This is the 3rd set of neighbors to say that their children are afraid to play in the yard. He is such a goofball, & great with people outside of the yard. He even wanted to play with the installation crew when they had to replace our heating & ac system.

Needless to say that today has taken a little emotinal toll on me. I just needed to vent/let go before the day is over. TIA for listening.

ct103 · April 2012

((Hugs)). Isn't it strange how sometimes we can feel so happy for others, but yet their joy causes us such immense pain at the same time? I'm so sorry for your loss, and I'm so sorry that you're feeling left in the dust by other people. Trust me, I know how it feels. Let's hope tomorrow is calmer and happier for you.

On another note, I know you got a BFN, but it ain't over until AF is here. You still have just as good a chance as anybody. FX!

edinger3 · April 2012

Thank you! I think the urge to POAS was related to the birth of our newest family member. I was dead set on waiting until my AF date had passed.

Mrs.DeliaMarieP · April 2012

I am sorry you had a rough day, but congratulations on your new niece!

As for your dog, I would recommend getting him into obedience school, pronto. Both breeds, Germans and Dobies are bred for protection and are therefore territorial. You need to learn how to teach him when it is and isn't acceptable to behave this way. Do it before it is too late and someone gets hurt unnecessarily.

Consider it an investment in your future. Classes are typically not tremendously expensive. My trainer is $119 for a 7 week group beginner class, which is really reasonable.

Hope you get this figured out, I would hate to see you have to keep him in the house for something that can be fixed.

ct103 · April 2012

edinger3:
Thank you! I think the urge to POAS was related to the birth of our newest family member. I was dead set on waiting until my AF date had passed.

Yeah, I know what you mean. You just want to celebrate your own good news along with theirs. I'm tempted to POAS right now, and I don't even have CH's! (Don't worry, I won't)

BunnyJenny · April 2012

Mrs.DeliaMarieP:
I am sorry you had a rough day, but congratulations on your new niece!
As for your dog, I would recommend getting him into obedience school, pronto. Both breeds, Germans and Dobies are bred for protection and are therefore territorial. You need to learn how to teach him when it is and isn't acceptable to behave this way. Do it before it is too late and someone gets hurt unnecessarily.
Consider it an investment in your future. Classes are typically not tremendously expensive. My trainer is $119 for a 7 week group beginner class, which is really reasonable.
Hope you get this figured out, I would hate to see you have to keep him in the house for something that can be fixed.

I'm sorry about your day, I really agree w/ PP about the training though... I've known too many families that had their dogs taken away or put down because they had jerk neighbors that were 911 happy... The last was this sweet little puppy who's name was Murphy (I called him wiggles....) We found out about that shortly after we lost our second child. It hurt knowing my little wiggles wasn't around to make me smile... Ok gtg now. I'm going to start crying...

edinger3 · April 2012

Mrs.DeliaMarieP:

I am sorry you had a rough day, but congratulations on your new niece!

As for your dog, I would recommend getting him into obedience school, pronto. Both breeds, Germans and Dobies are bred for protection and are therefore territorial. You need to learn how to teach him when it is and isn't acceptable to behave this way. Do it before it is too late and someone gets hurt unnecessarily.

Consider it an investment in your future. Classes are typically not tremendously expensive. My trainer is $119 for a 7 week group beginner class, which is really reasonable.

Hope you get this figured out, I would hate to see you have to keep him in the house for something that can be fixed.

Thanks for the advice. We are currently taking training steps to re-introduce him to the neighbors. We adopted him last summer, @ 3 months old, & he was great with the neighbors. I guess he doesn't "remember" the neighbors, since he only saw him for about 6 weeks before everyone went in for the winter. The only time he gets aggressive is when he sees them while he's in the backyard. In the house, on a walk, & anywhere outside of the backyard, he wants to play with people. DH & I are going to keep him tethered to a leash line while the neighbors are in their yards, so he can see that they are not a threat to his yard. We are also giving the neighbors some treats to give him when we bring him to the fence. Of course, we are investing in a muzzle until he becomes friendly with them again.

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