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Post by jsiegle on Sept 2, 2009 19:55:32 GMT -5
HI,
We found a home for our foster pit Powder about a month ago and now I guess it isn't working out in her new home so we are taking her back. She , I guess , chewed up the landlords shoe and that's a no- no by his rules. Our poor Rottie, he doesn't like her but I don't want to see her bounced around or end up in a shelter after all the work we put into her.
So we are once again looking for a new home for her. We are not with a rescue, just did this on our own because we found out she was living in car until they found a home for her. We were told at the time, after a month a guy would pick her up when he got his house, that never happened and we ended up with her.
Thank you,
Jeanine
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Post by mcgregor on Sept 3, 2009 6:41:28 GMT -5
just a shoe?... I think that was a poor excuse to get rid of the dog, the man could have trained the dog to leave his things alone or simply put those things away..
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Post by RealPitBull on Sept 3, 2009 10:02:23 GMT -5
Well big KUDOS to you for taking Powder back. I'm sure another home will come along; just takes a little time.
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Post by jsiegle on Sept 3, 2009 13:04:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies! I'm going to find out if there is more to the story when he drops her off on sat.. Just before she left, she started picking up shoes , but I was always right there so I would correct her and give her a bone or toy. I thought it was just because it was going on the 3 month "honeymoon" with us and she was testing us. So I told him of her new found "hobby", but maybe he wasn't watching her or walked her enough- she did do this even if she was walked though by us. Little stinker. She leaves everything else alone, so maybe once she discovered shoes it was her like the greatest chewie in the world  ) And just can't stop herself. I'll keep you posted if I find out anything else. Jeanine, |
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Post by RealPitBull on Sept 4, 2009 7:44:30 GMT -5
Shoes are difficult to resist.  Just as an FYI, shoes carry a large amount of smelly human scent, as well as tons of other smells picked up from the outside environment. They also tend to have a texture that is appealing to many dogs. SO, all these things combined, shoes can be VERY enticing to dogs - who just need to be taught they are off-limits. It's not about 'testing', it's about dogs being dogs  The easiest thing to do, is pick up shoes and put them in the closet. A new dog should always be closely supervised too, so he can be directed and kept out of trouble. There is information on the Behavior & Training board about the the 2 Week Shut Down. I'd suggest any new potential home be given that along with a Nothing In Life is Free protocol to continue with after the 2 weeks is up. |
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Post by mcgregor on Sept 4, 2009 8:28:52 GMT -5
"but I was always right there so I would correct her and give her a bone or toy"
that is exactly how I trained my Yogi off the shoes when he was apup and he has never touched a shoe of mine again...dogs need to distinguish what is yours and what is theirs...
my theory as to why dogs appeal to shoes is so high , is that shoes were once cows... and dogs would even enjoy steak as tough as leather...lol... instinct tells them that shoes = beef.....
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Post by maryellen on Sept 4, 2009 12:50:14 GMT -5
that is so sad, to return her for going after shoes??? omg, rufus has eaten shoes, sunglasses, pens, carpeting, aluminum pans, 9 spindles on my deck, 3 limited edition christmas ornaments, countless toilet paper rolls.. yet he is still here..
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Post by jsiegle on Sept 4, 2009 13:15:22 GMT -5
thanks for all the advice. I will keep a close eye on her again. Like I said she was doing just great until the last week or so before she left. For the first month i had her attached to a 12 ft. leash so I would be able to correct her quickly ( I was concerned about our 2 cats at the time). After good behavior we took that off, but just made sure she was not left alone more than 5 minutes at a time. Just like having a toddler again ) She does listen very well and will always drop anything we ask her to right away. We'll see how she acts when she gets back here on Sat.. I will post any questions or issues that may come up. I'm new to this fostering thing and to pits as well. Thanks again!!! jeanine |
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Post by suziriot on Sept 4, 2009 21:55:23 GMT -5
that is so sad, to return her for going after shoes??? omg, rufus has eaten shoes, sunglasses, pens, carpeting, aluminum pans, 9 spindles on my deck, 3 limited edition christmas ornaments, countless toilet paper rolls.. yet he is still here.. Ha! Is there already a thread about strangest/funniest items our dogs have ever eaten? Maybe we could have a contest. I've got some really good ones! Jeanine, you really do deserve BIG kudos for taking Powder in the first time and for persevering to find him a good home! Good luck and try to be patient... I know it can be really frustrating! |
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Post by jsiegle on Sept 5, 2009 20:48:37 GMT -5
Ok,
Powder was dropped off today- the owner was very sad to see her go. He wishes he had his own house. She still seems to remember all the stuff we taught her and came back as if she never left.. HOWEVER... she always had a toy aggression issue. We had it under control to the point that her and the rottie could be in the same room with a toy., as long as we watched her just in case.
Before I could move the container of toys that he brought back she had her head in there looking for a toy. It happened so fast, I was right by her, but so was the rott. She had her "outburst" and snapped at Zuess and had her snippy barking fit ( she gets in this state of mind until we get her to calm down) and then she's fine.
It's only with toys and when the rott is around. She doesn't bother the collie at all.
So I know, no toys unless earned and now for a couple days. Is there something else I can do for this toy aggression? Or is this something she'll always have ? I have never had a dog with issues before, so any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jeanine
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Just as an FYI, shoes carry a large amount of smelly human scent, as well as tons of other smells picked up from the outside environment. They also tend to have a texture that is appealing to many dogs. SO, all these things combined, shoes can be VERY enticing to dogs - who just need to be taught they are off-limits. It's not about 'testing', it's about dogs being dogs 
I look forward to learning much here