Whew what a weekend

Phoenix1705 · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:47 pm Post subject: Whew what a weekend

Greta went all weekend without making a mess in the house! YEA!!! Finally after nearly 6 months she is getting better at her messes. Now granted, it was warmer this weekend so she enjoyed being outside. She was closer to an angel though which was nice. Ok, minus Saturday morning I woke up and she was on the floor chewing the last thread off her harness and stepping out of it. Little bugger. So now she has a new harness and got to run at the dog park for about an hour. She was worn out after about 30 minutes of chasing my friends vizsla around. She can't keep up with the grown ups yet but she still had a great time. She slept most of the afternoon when we got home.

I feel bad for her right now, I know how lonely she is. My collie had to go to my dad's house for a little vacation starting on Christmas Day. At first we thought Greta was just stressing her out with all her puppy playfulness but it turns out she has a serious flu that is contagious and can't come back home until she's better. She was 11lbs under weight (hard to tell with all that fur) and had to be hooked up to an IV for several hours last week. My worry is she won't want to come back. She doesn't have a lot of energy, never has even as a pup she wasn't a big fan of toys or running around. She just shows no interest in it. I was hoping that Greta would give her some life back given she's only 6 she should have plenty of it left to run with but she just stares at Greta like she's nuts. My dad tells me she is running around his yard and acting so much happier now that she is there. I know part of that is because my dad wants to keep her as he lost his collie almost a year ago. My concern is I think he is probably right and she just doesn't have the urge to play and with a puppy and two young children in the house with her she'd rather hide up on the couch. My girls are really sad and want her to come back home. Greta misses having her playmate but considering Sadie doesn't play back I dont think it's all that fair to her to be drug around by a 50lb pup. Ok I think i just needed to vent a bit apparently. WOW, I am chatty. I'll hush it up for now. Thanks for listening. Very Happy

nicwithcandy · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:53 pm Post subject:

Well to be honest, I would give it some time, these things usually end up working out in the end. Atleast in the end you know you do have the option to give the dog to your dad, as hard as that would be. Sorry that your in this position, that stinks. I would just let Greta get a little older and they may end up being best buds. Good luck.

wildlifecr13 · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:06 pm Post subject:

agreed - give it a bit more time and see - and if your dad's is the best option, then knowing she is in a loving home where you can see her and she is happiest, well, i think that is about as good of a situation as you could get (other than having her home with you of course).

weimdawgs · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:09 pm Post subject:

I agree, give it some time. She can always go visit your dad if she needs a break from the puppy antics.

Phoenix1705 · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:01 pm Post subject:

Thanks everyone! That's what I had told my dad last time I talked to him. She just needs a break from Greta. Greta will get older and she'll grow out of some her crazy antics I explained to him. He's not used to the breed so he doesn't know. He just thinks she should ride the short bus. Rolling Eyes

My dad lives about 80 minutes from here so I dont get to see him as often as I would like but I think I am going to take the girls down to see Sadie this weekend and leave Greta with my friend who has another dog she can play with. Hopefully that will help the girls settle their minds a bit and let Sadie know we haven't abandoned her without bombarding with Greta the Great. I am sure she is appreciating the break from all the pouncing. Not to mention it will give Greta some serious roughhousing time.

Wow, am I glad Monday is over! Good Night! Very Happy