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lorimarie
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Day 3 - Updated Friday night
and I'm EXHAUSTED.
This little guy is like the energizer bunny on crack.....seriously, he has Red Bull running through his veins. I have NEVER in my life seen anything like it.
Its going "ok" - I'm really at a crossroads here. He's a sweetie pie that you get glimpses of every now and again. He is smart and I've already broken him of a few bad habits but unfortunately he's got a laundry list of them.
He's tearing everything apart if you don't keep an eye on him he'll seek and destroy. Jack is STILL petrified of him and the jumping is so bad. I tried to gate him downstairs yesterday and he jumped over it. 
That I can't handle - the jumping is REALLY horrid and he's showing no signs of that habit breaking. He jumps all day long and even with constant reprimand he is just as bad as he was. I know it takes time but there is NO improvement whatsoever.
Nipping is bad too but he's 4 months old so that is to be expected. He's getting a little better with reprimand.
Cosmo is not loving him - I think Buster may have a deathwish b/c he is CONSTANTLY after Cosmo. Mo is 6, he's old and wants no part of this beast. I did notice this morning that Cosmo is limping and having a hard time moving around so that definitely is a major concern for me.
I'm at a loss - I really have NO idea what I"m going to do. I do know someone who will take him and love him. She's a HUGE animal lover and if I choose to get rid of him which I'm leaning towards right now, she would be the best person I know to give him to. Plus I would still be able to see him and keep up with him.
I don't know - I'm really sad and stressed........
UPDATE:
Yep, officially done with this dog. I just can't deal with him any longer. He is now jumping on my dining room table even with the chairs pushed in. I found him on my countertop in the kitchen today as well. Just before he was upstairs and I went to check on him and he peed all over my bed.
I felt really guilty but now I don't. I am miserable - he's too much and I'm so tired of doing laundry every few hours b/c he's peed on something else (mind you I take him out every 20 minutes or so only to have him come inside and pee anyway).
I am going to call my FSIL's sister tomorrow and just tell her that we're going to bring him to The Little Shelter on Monday. I know someone will find him there and give him a wonderful home. The other couple I had in mind wants to do a trial run with him and I don't think I should. I don't want to keep passing this poor dog along.
So, that is it - I'm off to get a drink..........oh, and stay up late b/c I have no blankets or sheets 
Message edited 12/11/2009 11:56:41 PM.
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Re: Day 3
Does she know what she would be getting into and be able to train him to be more disciplined? Puppies are hard, that's why we opted to get an older dog, but if she's making a lifelong commitment to him, it's sure to get better with time and training.
If she's the best option, consider yourself a foster mom until she can take him. If she's not and she'll be looking for a new place for him in short order, I'd keep him until a better option was found.
Good luck with it! 
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| Posted 12/10/09 11:49 AM |
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lorimarie
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Re: Day 3
You see, I want him but Cosmo is my biggest concern. The fact that he was limping this morning really upset me. He's trying so hard to keep up and just can't.
The girl I would give him to would absolutely take incredible care of him. That is not a question - she'd love him and he'd turn into the great dog I know he is.
I'm just SO torn......I mean, look at this face.....
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| Posted 12/10/09 11:55 AM |
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lbride
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Re: Day 3
I don't think you should think of it as getting "rid" of him. You tried your best and did not choose to get him in the first place. You were trying to make the best out of a bad situation. Rehoming him to and incredible person would not be getting rid of him.
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| Posted 12/10/09 12:07 PM |
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strongisland
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Re: Day 3
did u try putting water in a spray bottle to correct his behavior yet? that works like a charm for my 2!
ETA: i don't even have to squirt them anymore...i just show it to them and they stop doing whatever it is that they are not supposed to b doing
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| Posted 12/10/09 12:37 PM |
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greenfreak
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Re: Day 3
Great picture, he is really gorgeous! I've never seen a Puggle with such a great nose. That sounds weird but the shorter noses tend to have more issues, his looks great.
From what you've described, he's going to need a lot of work, a lot of training, a lot of human-driven exercise like long walks and a lot of time and consistency. I know he's a sweetheart but you have to be realistic about how much you could really divide from the rest of your family and give to him, versus the other person you're talking about.
Besides, they could always be buddies, but Cosmo could get a break. 
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| Posted 12/10/09 3:21 PM |
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lorimarie
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Re: Day 3 - Updated Friday night
Updated in first post
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| Posted 12/11/09 11:56 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: Day 3 - Updated Friday night
Posted by lorimarie
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| Posted 12/12/09 12:02 AM |
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Goobster
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Re: Day 3 - Updated Friday night
HE sounds like a handful but....
if I am reading correctly isn't he ONLY 4 mths old?
He is a very energetic puppy that needs guidance and consistency.
I hope you can find a way to give him that if you cannot give it yourself.
Is Little Shelter the best option? I thought you had a friend who you thought would be right for hte dog (Or do you no longer think your friend can handle the dog)?
I feel terrible for this dog. He def needs someone who is willing to spend alot of time on him for sure.
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| Posted 12/12/09 12:17 AM |
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lorimarie
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Re: Day 3 - Updated Friday night
Posted by Goobster
HE sounds like a handful but....
if I am reading correctly isn't he ONLY 4 mths old?
He is a very energetic puppy that needs guidance and consistency.
I hope you can find a way to give him that if you cannot give it yourself.
Is Little Shelter the best option? I thought you had a friend who you thought would be right for hte dog (Or do you no longer think your friend can handle the dog)?
I feel terrible for this dog. He def needs someone who is willing to spend alot of time on him for sure.
My DH and I spend all day with him - he's literally in the crate for 4-5 hours overnight. We train him, reprimand him, walk him, play with him, and after 5 days he's actually regressing. He's peeing in the house more often and I understand that at 4 months old he's still a puppy but at the same point he's not getting it - at all. He does whatever he wants and even after reprimanding him 100 times not to do something, he does it AGAIN. Is 5 days a short amount of time, absolutely, but all *I* am looking for is a slight improvement and neither my husband or I see it. My hands are torn to shreds from the biting and trying to teach him not to. Cosmo is limping b/c this dog does not leave him alone. Today alone he's peed in the crate (he was in there for 20 minutes while I showered and I took him outside right before and he peed), jumped onto the DR table twice and once ran off with my kid's sandwiches and also found him on my kitchen countertop.....really? How in g-d's good name he got up there is BEYOND me.....it scares the heck out of me actually.
The girl isn't sure if she wants him - he's a lot to handle. Her and her DH work - I don't know if that is a good fit for him. Would she love him, yes......but I think he needs a lot more time and training than she can give. DH and I are home and we can't handle him.
Do I feel bad, yes. I tried to do a good thing and save him from going to a kill shelter so, I did "save" him. As far as giving him a forever home, I just can't. He's too much for my family. Jack still hates him, cries every time the dog goes near him b/c he jumps on him. Ava can handle him but she's not afraid of dogs. Cosmo is pizzed off and limping b/c he's trying to keep up and annoyed b/c this dog barks at him all day long to play. I am stressed b/c I'm going on little to no sleep b/c I'm outside every 20 minutes taking him out to pee. I let him outside with Cosmo today and I go outside and he's digging a hole in my lawn.....
I sit right where the sliding glass doors are to go outside - he understands outside yet got up, went upstairs, jumped into my bed and peed on it. And you know what, I reprimanded him, stripped the bed and he jumped on it again.
There has to be a point where I break and I'm there. I am stressed, crying half the time b/c I can't get anything done. I really wanted it to work but I just can't anymore. My sanity is at stake at this point. Its now 12:40 and I don't have sheets or a blanket so we'll be up until at least 3 or 4am waiting for them to dry.
If anyone has any ideas then tell me b/c I'm in TEARS.
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| Posted 12/12/09 12:46 AM |
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chrisnjoe8108
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Re: Day 3 - Updated Friday night
You tried Lori and you should feel good about yourself for trying and giving it a chance.  I have no ideas for you just hugs
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| Posted 12/12/09 7:46 AM |
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Re: Day 3 - Updated Friday night
It's great you saved him from a kill shelter
What if you call a trainer and have them asses the situation and see what pointers they can give you, and whether they think it will improve with training and time? He is just a little puppy and this is his second home in 4 months. He needs to be taught, he needs a routine. It is a lot to expect from such a little guy. He seems to have a ton of energy - have you tried taking him for a long walk or run to tire him out and see how that impacts his behavior?
It does sound like you have your hands full, so if working with a trainer is not going to fit into your lifestyle, then it's good to be completely honest with yourself before you go crazy with the puppy. Before considering Little Shelter, maybe contact a puggle rescue group. They may be able to place him in a foster home who could at least work with him and would be way better than a shelter.
Good luck 
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Re: Day 3 - Updated Friday night
I am sorry it didn't go how you had hoped. Kudos to you for trying to make it work. I hope Cosmo feels better.
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