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Theresa
Puppy
Joined: 11 Dec 2007
Posts: 41
Location: Tennessee
Fur Kids: Titan
Weimeraner |
 Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 10:58 am Post subject: New from Tennessee |
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Hello all. My family just bought a weim a few days ago. He is four months old and named Titan. He is very timid and will hide behind my legs if we have company
We also have three children in the house. The older two children and my husband and I each take turns taking the dog outside to potty. I feed him twice a day, when I am preparing my family's breakfast and supper.
Over the past two days, Titan has become attached to me, literally. If I sit down, he sits down, if I walk around, he is directly behind/beside me. He will not go outside to potty with anyone but me anymore. The children are upset that the dog won't play with them and I really want to share some of the responsibility. Is this a natural action? Will he outgrow this severe attachment or at least spread the love when he gets more used to us? |
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weimdawgs
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 08 Jun 2007
Posts: 6427
Location: East Norriton, PA
Fur Kids: Scout, Silkie, Gunnar and Jake
all Weimaraners |
| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 11:09 am Post subject: |
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They do tend to bond to one person. Have someone else feed him for starters. And don't stop having the others take him out. He will learn. Have the kids and hubby give him his new toys and treats.
Good luck and congrats on your boy!! They are awesome dogs. |
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jamie8dc
Champion Weim
Joined: 18 Oct 2007
Posts: 967
Location: College Station, TX
Fur Kids: Logan, Weimaraner |
| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, all of what she said. Just try to have him associate some rewards and positive feelings with everybody else, it'll get better as he settles in too.
I think it's hilarious he has a big, strong name like Titan and he hides behind your legs haha. It'll get better as his confidence grows.
Post pictures when you have time! |
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Beth
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 17 Sep 2007
Posts: 1284
Location: Massachusetts
Fur Kids: Goliath, Lab
Daisy Mae, Weim |
| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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Duchess
Adult Weim
Joined: 27 Feb 2007
Posts: 372
Fur Kids: Duchess Weimie |
| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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Hello and Welcome, You will love your new weim experience! They are4 the best. There is alot of info hear and great people to help you.
They are the true velcro dogs. |
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GailB
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 17 Sep 2007
Posts: 1886
Location: New Brunswick,Canada
Fur Kids: Shadow 10 yr.old Black female labrador retriever. Hunter 4 yr. old weim |
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2kids2weims
Adult Weim
Joined: 13 Sep 2007
Posts: 304
Location: Canada
Fur Kids: Cooper
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I resisted getting our Cooper for 2 years, because I knew when a family gets a dog, mama gets a dog! Seriously, this was a bit of a problem for us as well. I think the psychologists call it "enabling" others.
You are doing the right thing to let the others take some responsibility. Try not to be as quick to react to your dog (aww!),& let others react first ("enabling" them to care for the dog). It is also part of our jobs as moms to make our (furry)kids independent & able to bond to others by letting others interact with them. It'll be hard, you are a mom, with lightening-speed mom-response instincts! Titan has instincts of his own & knows you are the best person to cling on!
(With apologies to all you wonderful men out there...)
 as I know I'll go sit on the couch and both dogs will have to touch me - that's how successful I was at taking that advice!!! |
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clarkiek
Champion Weim
Joined: 20 Oct 2007
Posts: 768
Location: MN
Fur Kids: Linkin, Weimaraner |
| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 9:44 pm Post subject: |
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kamfam
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 29 Aug 2007
Posts: 2260
Location: Cleveland, OH
Fur Kids: Glacier, Samoyed
Darby, Weimaraner
Kam, Weimaraner
9/20/06 - 6/05/08 |
| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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weims are like boys...they LOVE their mommies!!!
Welcome! |
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kblakemore
Young Weim
Joined: 24 Sep 2007
Posts: 178
Location: Tennessee
Fur Kids: mini dachshunds: Ranger, Lucy, & Abbie
scottish fold kitty: Baxter
weimaraner: Luke |
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Welcome fellow Tennessean. From Kellie and Luke in Chattanooga, Tennessee. GO VOLS GO  |
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