My baby is staying

So, a quick summery of reasons for my torrent of tears I produced on Thursday afternoon, evening and Friday morning.  Firstly, hormones get the blame of course.  Remember how I was going to take the Yaz for 9 solid weeks and skip all placebos and not get a period?    I was going to be stable for 9 blissful weeks.  Seems skipping the placebo and going straight onto the active pills of the next packet doesn't fool my genius annoying body.   Still ate like a porker with a sweet snout and although I didn't want to kill anyone, I was very weepy.   Eight days later of active pills and I am still not in the clear so will have to phone super gynae.
But the real reason for the weeping... my Zara.   I had a bad day with her and at puppy school she nipped my daughter's little playmate on the chin.   Sweet Dani tried to pick her up while she was playing with her puppy friends and she got a growl and a nip.  Later Zara turned around and bit me on my ribs drawing blood once again.   It was the 2nd time that day she caused me to bleed from a nip and Rebeka also had a little bite on her foot.  I was very upset and thought she had an aggressive nature and she clearly had to go.   I was mortified that Dani was nipped.    I phoned Gary, cried, went to see 2 girlfriends and cried more.  We spoke to the rottie association and later Gary phoned her teacher who is also a behavioral specialist.   She didn't think Zara was aggro, just being a puppy and gave us some tips to handle her.   It has been much better and I am relieved I don't have to give her back.  I was totally heartbroken and sat loving her the whole evening when I though she would need to leave.   My brother accused me of being a dog person but it isn't so.  I am like that parent that only loves her own kid but isn't particularly fond of other peoples.  I love my Zara.   I am still not dog crazy although I did pet someone elses today.   Kids, I love all of them, well, most anyway. 
I promise not to become a boring dog blog. (Lord forbid!)   I have many topics dying to chat about including a few ones that will probably get my butt kicked.   Tomorrow I might just tackle the biggie... obese children and the accountability of adults they interact with.

Comments

[BiancaW]

I totally understand your nervousness around keeping her if she has an agro personality. Glad you guys have her under control.

Obese kids and parents accountability - I can't wait. :-)

[deblet]

Our little Rocky nipped us often when he was younger,he's now 7 months.You need to make it clear to her that she is hurting you so she stops.Good luck,they are worse than kids.Can't wait for the obese kid blog,it's an issue for sure

[Mandy]

Hi there. My Sadie did exactly the same thing but I spoke to the vet and he gave me this tip. Whenever she hurts you or is blatantly disobedient, you hold her still by the collar or neck and give her a firm slap on her bottom with a newspaper and say "No" or Naughty" in a very stern tone of voice. You can also hit the ground next to her with the newspaper. It's more the sound than the pain that diciplines them. I don't agree to hitting dogs at all, but he said she needs to learn that I am the master and that my no means no. So I did it once and Sadie is a real little angel now. After I did it she ran away and hid under the bed. I left her there for about ten minutes and the called her and lavished her with love. Now when I say no, she is very obedient. She hasn't snapped at us even once after that, so I guess it worked. Your puppy trainer should give you some tips too. All puppies have will of their own, but we need to train them that biting is OUT! Good luck, I am sure Zara will learn to be a lady sooner than you think.

[angel]

I am glad you could get help with Zara and she can stay.