staffy girl

carol08 wrote:i dont really want 2 cage train her as i think being locked out a back for a long time was enuf for the poor dog,,

That's a common misconception about crate training and it's often because it's not done properly. However if the proper positive association is made with the crate it becomes a real safe haven and den for the dog, somewhere secure that they can go when they're feeling anxious which is full of familiar smells, treats etc. When I first heard about crates I thought it was cruel to lock a dog in a cage, but when I see the huge benefit it has on the mental health of anxious dogs if done properly, I would always be a huge advocate of it. You have to think of the fact that she's going to a home as well, she's not going to be with you forever, and if she's already crate trained it will make it so much easier for her to settle into a routine in a new home.

Definitely start putting the rescue remedy in her water - it's brilliant for helping anxious dogs. Separation anxiety can occur even when there's someone with the dog. She obviously has a very strong bond with you which is why she barks when you're not there. Millie was the same, except she used to pee every time I left the room, even if she was with other people.

She's a lovely little thing. Hope she finds her perfect forever home soon.

wasent thinking of it that way ,its time 2 change the way i think

Good luck with this one carol!

PM me your email address Carol and i'll send on the crate training handout - if followed correctly it will make life so much easier for you and her :)

Hi Carol, this poor girl is in a bit of a state. Rescue dogs fall in love VERY hard at the slightest hint of stability in their lives and this is not necessarily a good thing.
Kazza, you did well there - wow you must have been listening to me as I drone on and on and on But separation anxiety is probably the most over diagnosed (and mis diagnosed) behavioural disorder seen in dogs. It is generally accepted that if the dog eats while alone that it is unlikely to be true sep anxiety. Anorexia just before the owner departs, while allone and for a short period after the owner's return then we are looking at something else.
There are other things that it could be but it is likely to be separation distress (yes there is a difference!).
Crate training is great but also is alone training. I have a handout on alone training I can send on if you want some tips Carol, just let me know. Feel free to get in touch if you have any queries.

This Girl is lovely , i had the chance to meet on her on saturday. :) I had my 20 month old daughter with me and she was walking around and lollie never went near her , just a quick sniff and walked on

She is so friendly and when you take her out on walks she walks great on the lead and doesnt pull at all

Enjoy ur holliers Leonie :)

Oh.. I was told shes not good with other dogs..?? Well if the situation changes id love to offer her a home =] I have 9 month Staffie x at the mo. x

hows the lovely lolly doing?

she is brill a cheeky one she was nuterd this morning so she resting at mo she has doubled in weight and fully house traned now she playing with toys now and lets dogs in garden 2 play with her il drop her down 2 see you over wekend

I'll try get some new photos of lolly and put them up later

She is so different from the first time I met her , she is more active and hyper.

Meeting her new house mate Marco


Taking him walkies

Decided enough was enough, home time for Marco

great photos
it looks like the two of them really enjoy each other company

i finally got the time to meet lolly at the weekend and OH MY GOD she looks like a different dog,when Carol got her she looked like a lollypop her head was huge and her little body was so skinny now she has a full figure and her head looks normal,we took the 2 dogs to the park and Marco is also a super boy both dogs were so well behaved and have great manners,thanks again Carol for helping me with her shes a lucky girl!

Hows Lolly doing now? Ive been away for a while so havent been on here recently!!

what beautiful dogs well done everybody xx