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Location: Buffalo, TX | I should have mentioned that I put a drop of Star of Bethlehem Bach Remedy on each ear...you can also use Rescue Remedy or any other oil you think might work better for his circumstance. I use Bach Remedies on my horses, so it probably contributed to this little dog's change. |
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | brlraceaddict - 2015-04-22 3:37 PM IRunOnFaith - 2015-04-22 1:09 PM brlraceaddict - 2015-04-22 1:51 PM Itsme - 2015-04-22 11:48 AM Do you have any archery equipment handy? Does being a jackwagon come naturally or is it practiced? I don't understand this comment?... What does archery equipment have to do with a dog and a boyfriend who don't get along?...
 
Oh, alrighty. I didn't read that thread... Looks like I missed a lot... |
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 A very grounded girl
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Location: Moving soon..... | Your story needs help from Cesar Millan. You never know, you could possible be on TV with your dog story. www.cesarsway.com |
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Location: MD | brlraceaddict - 2015-04-22 1:26 PM
Clearly the poor dog was traumatized at some point so this is going to take some time. Have your boyfriend feed your dog at feeding time - the dog will associate him with food and that is a positive. Build up from there. A buddy may help but in the meanwhile your boyfriend is going to have to compromise and give the dog a chance. If he pees when he sees him, he's scared. So the boyfriend needs to pet him, tell him its okay, give him treats, etc. After a while the dog will learn the boyfriend is not a threat. Good luck to you.
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I would also consult in a professional to help with your situation. Dog was clearly traumatized if he doesn't like men like that. If I were you I would make it a priority to help him grow from whatever past he's had by having your SO do things like having him feed him, treat him, take him potty, maybe go on a drive or play a fun game your dog loves. Hopefully your dog will figure it out and accept him into his life.
Edited to fix my very long run-on sentence.
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Call Cesar 911 and talk to him about this I bet he would love to help you out.  |
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| Thanks everyone! I talked to the vet yesterday and we started him on a small dose of basically Xanax. It'll take a while to see if it helps. Last night he was shaky around my boyfriend but we petted him and he gave him treats after he'd do his tricks and that seemed to help. Then he patted his leg and my dog jumped up on the couch to get close to him, he also licked his hand, so I think we're moving in the right direction!!  |
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| I'd love to get Cesar Milan but I can't figure out where to find out how to on his dang website?!? Lol |
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | I googled contacts for Cesar 911 there is a form that you can fill out, its customer service.. I'll see if I can load it on here for you.
Well heck I cant get it to load..
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A very grounded girl
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Location: Moving soon..... | There are casting for the show now! Here is the link: http://www.cesar911.com/casting |
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| Thank you guys! I'm gonna try applying. I don't necessarily care about being on TV but if that's what I have to do to get his help I'll do it! |
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Location: SW New Mexico | If my dogs didn't like a boyfriend...or anyone for that matter... there was a darn good reason...
Of course, when I was younger, I didn't listen.. >:(
Now I'm older.. you bet I listen.. My dog loves me unconditionally!! Boyfriends ... not so much..
If only I'd listened to my dogs on my first 2 marriages!!
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Location: Florida | If your dog doesn't like him, you are making a mistake. He is bad news. |
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| If you would've read previously, my dog doesn't like any young man he has met (coworkers, friends, veterinarians, etc). |
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| He likes someone one day and dislikes them the next like he had never met them before. We're workin on it. |
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Location: That part of Texas | Only thing that I can say is you might want to rethink having the boyfriend feed treats through the crate door right now. If you are making the crate a "safe" place for the dog, having the boyfriend force interaction when he can't leave the crate might take away from that. If the crate is the dog's space, I'd keep any interaction away from there so he always has a safe place in his mind to escape to. |
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