I Am So Mad Right Now

[munkinmama]

I am back now from Jellybean's puppy class. I asked my youngest son who witnesses the incident if she nipped at him in a playful way or did she just jump on him. I only saw from the corner of my eye him smacking her. My son told me she was just jumping on him. I am going to have a talk with him as this was not called for as I said I have no tolerance towards violence of any kind. Certain violent acts are major triggers I know I can not control people but I can set limits in MY house.She seems fine right now so hope it does not effect her in any way.

 

[SeanCharles]

If I may ask, what breed is this puppy? I think I meant to ask that earlier and overlooked that detail somewhere. I know that some breeds are extremely high energy dogs and need a lot of positive obedience training work. Sheba, my Emotional Support Dog (ESD) is/was extremely energetic being a mix of Border Collie and Blue Heeler, maybe or not Karilian also...

Hopefully in time you can get the jumping up problem nailed.

Sean/Geordie

 

[munkinmama]

She is a mix . She is a Kuvasz, Maremmma Sheepdog and Australian Shepard. Usually she is pretty calm at times I am amazed at how laid back she is for being 4 months but she is still a puppy and will make mistakes.

 

[SeanCharles]

Yep! Just like us! Puppies make mistakes too as part of their learning process too! Sounds like a beautiful mix! Herding dogs are definitely high energy animals as they do need a job to do! I found that out with Sheba. I've had her since she was under a year old. I quickly realized she was not a suitable breed for apartment living. I am definitely doing a lot of research on Service Dogs now since I pretty sure my next dog will be a "Service Dog" and not just an emotional support dog.

Sean/Geordie

 

[munkinmama]

I am needing Jellybean to be my mobility dog but I have to wait until she is about 2. So for now she is just my emotional support dog.

 

[SeanCharles]

Okay. Now this makes sense. :) I hope your working closely with a trainer/certified to do the Service Dog training. I am still trying to sort out my Services that I need the dog to do beyond the Emotional support role As Sheba has been due to my lack of PTSD training that a dog goes through...

Sheba is either 9 or 10, maybe approaching 11 nowish... She's like my 65 yo Human lady in a 10 yr old Dog body! Which I hope is not offensive, as it's true.

Sean/Geordie

 

[Justmehere]

I am going to have a talk with him as this was not called for as I said I have no tolerance towards violence of any kind. Certain violent acts are major triggers I know I can not control people but I can set limits in MY house.She seems fine right now so hope it does not effect her in any way.

Great steps! Service dogs generally need to have very positive and safe early experiences or else they *could* develop fears of certain kinds of people and then not be suitable for service dog work. Jumping or nipping, no matter what the behavior is, the dog can't be hit, period, or it may never be able to become a service dog. I'm glad you are going to take serious steps to protect the pup. You are so right - you can't control other people, but you can control who comes into your house!

 

[SeanCharles]

@Justmehere You hit the nail on the head! You expressed what I as trying to say which apparently didn't come out right earlier. I am so glad that I didn't try to get Sheba into the training she would have needed to be my service dog. I do know for certain that once I am done grieving the loss of her, The next dog WILL be a Service dog. Especially with how my own health is going lately.

Sean/Geordie

 

[munkinmama]

Animals are sure an amazing therapeutic tool. Before needing a service dog I used to volunteer with a horse riding group called Little Bits that is a therapy riding group for people with disabilities and I saw so many miracles. I have had Jellybean now for 2 months and already have started to see the benefits of having her. She can not stop the panic attacks but being able to pet her, having her with me is a huge comfort. When I first got her I did not have her service dog in training vest so I had to leave her behind I was so anxious but now I am able to bring her everywhere I am not having as many panic attacks. I am going to be a mama bear when it comes to protecting my kids and Jellybean.

 

[SeanCharles]

@munkinmama Yep! I was hospitalized years ago and the t I had then literally fought the apartment complex I was living in at the time for me to be able to have a dog.

I had already selected a dog that pretty much met most of the requirements I was given, size and weight and it could not be one of the commonly known vicious breeds: i.e. Rottweiler or pit bull. Instead I get a herding dog! A border collie/blue heeler which was okay size and weight wise, her issue was barking! Once I got her, things began to go downhill for me, I had executed a plan which in essence Sheba gave me the motivation to do... in short, I got us a HOUSE! I am sure that I will retelling the longer version later in my diary... :)

 

[munkinmama]

*update* My brother talked to me last night told me about his talk with his friend. He flat out told him that his actions were unacceptable. He also told his friend that he has no right to do what he did , apparently the way this friend responded to Jellybean was how he would handle his own dog.(side comment -no wonder his dog is of control). My brother apologized for everything and told me next time he comes over he will give me more warning so as not to trigger me.

 

[nursenurse]

I doubt the one smack did anything to her for the long run, I can just imagine her in the cartoon world with the bubble over her head with "A**hole" written in it. Your brother sounds like a dream, so supportive.

She comes from a lineage of assertive guard breeds, so I am very happy that you are training her and socializing her at an early age. Otherwise that smack at a later age may be taken by her as a sign of aggression against you, and she may retaliate. I bet she is a beautiful doggie :)

PS. Tell you brother to leave his friend outside :D