Post by juleeahnah on Feb 12, 2014 19:07:06 GMT -7
Firstly: I LOVE CPR! I think what they have done is so fantastic--- I'm so grateful for my dog, and what they're doing for all the other homeless puppies out there. I recommend CPR to any responsible person looking to get a dog (and try like hell to get them to consider adoption). Now onto the puppy story....
I initially went to the adoption event in 2010 to meet another puppy. Unfortunately, my meeting with the intended puppy did not present a good fit. Her adoption card heavily suggested that this puppy go to a single-dog family due to its timid nature--- I already had a dog, so.... Sadly, I returned my puppy. I chose another puppy to meet--- a laid-back female with a litter mate. She was shy, but so sweet and friendly. Her adoption card read as such: "Quiet in her crate" (Score!), "Almost housebroken" (Whhaat? Score!), and "Very Loving" (I LOVE love!). I was on cloud 9--- I had won the puppy lottery! NO crying in her crate AND she goes to the bathroom outside?! Are you kidding me?! (Just to be clear---she had already won my heart, and was being adopted regardless of these bonuses.)
Then... we got her home. After her exhaustion wore off, Miss Ava promptly retired to a quiet corner, then chased and snapped/growled/bit my other very old and nonthreatening dog anytime he dared to move. I promptly separated them so that she/he could rest. After all, she was in a new, scary place, she was tired, etc. Unfortunately, this behavior carried on for months. Any dog that approached her--- she growled and bared her little puppy fangs. So, we got to work! And we worked hard! We hit Puppy Playtime (an awesome resource in my experience if you're needing to socialize) every week without fail. We planned socialization dates with puppies and other dogs that we knew were calm and friendly. Eventually, the work paid off. She gained the confidence and ease she needed to be able to socialize/coexist comfortably. I tell this story to highlight that even the most seemingly "perfect" puppy can have myriad issues and require a lot of work. Never forget the commitment you entered into, and help that puppy become the best dog they can be!
Ava turns 4 years old in a few months, and she's fantastic! Zero problems with other dogs. She's incredibly smart and so loving. In my eyes, there could be no better dog. Her hobbies include: ball, hiking, ball, playing in the snow, and ball.
Thanks CPR!!
I initially went to the adoption event in 2010 to meet another puppy. Unfortunately, my meeting with the intended puppy did not present a good fit. Her adoption card heavily suggested that this puppy go to a single-dog family due to its timid nature--- I already had a dog, so.... Sadly, I returned my puppy. I chose another puppy to meet--- a laid-back female with a litter mate. She was shy, but so sweet and friendly. Her adoption card read as such: "Quiet in her crate" (Score!), "Almost housebroken" (Whhaat? Score!), and "Very Loving" (I LOVE love!). I was on cloud 9--- I had won the puppy lottery! NO crying in her crate AND she goes to the bathroom outside?! Are you kidding me?! (Just to be clear---she had already won my heart, and was being adopted regardless of these bonuses.)
Then... we got her home. After her exhaustion wore off, Miss Ava promptly retired to a quiet corner, then chased and snapped/growled/bit my other very old and nonthreatening dog anytime he dared to move. I promptly separated them so that she/he could rest. After all, she was in a new, scary place, she was tired, etc. Unfortunately, this behavior carried on for months. Any dog that approached her--- she growled and bared her little puppy fangs. So, we got to work! And we worked hard! We hit Puppy Playtime (an awesome resource in my experience if you're needing to socialize) every week without fail. We planned socialization dates with puppies and other dogs that we knew were calm and friendly. Eventually, the work paid off. She gained the confidence and ease she needed to be able to socialize/coexist comfortably. I tell this story to highlight that even the most seemingly "perfect" puppy can have myriad issues and require a lot of work. Never forget the commitment you entered into, and help that puppy become the best dog they can be!
Ava turns 4 years old in a few months, and she's fantastic! Zero problems with other dogs. She's incredibly smart and so loving. In my eyes, there could be no better dog. Her hobbies include: ball, hiking, ball, playing in the snow, and ball.
Thanks CPR!!