[Dailydrool] Gus

[Hilary Stevens]

I'm really interested in fellow Droolers' response to Susan's predicament with Gus. We have a similar situation with Alfie. I figured it was a dominance thing.  I won't allow him on my lap anymore as he didn't like being hauled off (like, when I began to loose circulation in my legs!). He's never been allowed on our bed.  I don't tend to fuss with him whilst he's on his bed either.  It's hard because he's such as smoochy, 'love-on-me' hound generally and hugely bonded to me.  But there's something there.  He's has a mild form of Wobblers Syndrome so maybe he feels vulnerable because of that.  We got him as a puppy from a reputable breader - someone who had a published a book on  Bassets and had won at Crufts so we know his history.  He's no back-yard abused, dumped basset. I have a lady coming in to meet us all and give me some advice on the 28th February.  I have a toddler now and while we are managing to keep hounds and baby apart for now - not ever having Bassets or  a baby before - I'm not sure what lies ahead.  I'm hoping that fixing and how I lead the pack will fix Alfie and our situation.  I can't expect a toddler or young child to understand Alfie's triggers and how to avoid them.   I will let you know, Susan what my behaviorialist says.  It is heartbreaking.  I am a little fearful of my boy too, and it isn't nice.  We live in a relatively built up area now and I feel stressed taking him for walks as I dread meeting children or other dogs.  I took Millie - my dream Basset - for a walk on her own on Sunday and it was a completely different - pleasant - experience.  She loved to be petted and people came and talked to us and she tripped along so happily.  I can't do that with both of them.     Good luck to Susan finding a solution - and if you find an approach that works, do share (as I will)! Happy Valentine's Day everyone.  Hilary, Alfie and Mille  		 	   		  
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