[Dailydrool] Mabel

[A. Woodrum]

I've always adopted adult or senior hounds and have had several that were
severely abused, too.  If you only got Mabel in January and she came from a
puppy mill and then went through 3 homes - I'd say the poor girl is doing
her best to adjust and fit in.  When they have the background that she does,
it takes them longer to settle in and understand what is okay and what
isn't, they're so used to being bounced around that they expect it to happen
again.  I've always noticed that there's a certain point when a rescue dog
decides that they are staying, this is home, if you pay close attention you
can see it in their demeanor and behavior, and I doubt if Mabel has gotten
to that point yet.  It does sound like she likes it there and wants to stay
and is trying.  Give her time and love and keep reinforcing the good
behavior and give some sharp NOs to the bad behavior and it will be okay.
In the meantime it sounds like you are on the right track, I'd just take
Maggie upstairs first, then take Mabel up.  It  will sort itself out once
she feels more secure and safe.  Once she decides she is home

 

By the way, that bit about not having several females is a bunch of bull in
my opinion.  I have three girls here, all senior rescues, and they get along
fine.  And I know of many people who have all females or all males in their
pack and it works well.  We are a very calm and laid-back household,
probably because that also describes me, and I demand that everyone get
along and be nice.  It's kind of like kids, some people let their kids be
mean and nasty to each other, some people do not tolerate it.  The kids
figure this out real quickly and behave accordingly.  So do the dogs and
cats.  Mabel will be fine in a few more months.  Hang in there Mabel!!

 

Anita Woodrum

awoodrum at clear.net

 

 

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