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grammiej
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| 05/14/2007 5:20 PM |
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Hello Everyone !
The love of my life recently died suddenly at age 7 of FCE. And I am still mourning her lose. She was the most precious dog that ever owned me. Now three female ratties have come into my life According to their owner all three were house trained and well behaved. Not true. I have twin girls Franny and Patty who are around a year old and their half sister Sally who is about 6-8 months old. OMG !!! Have I bitten off more then I can chew ? You better believe it ! The main problem is I am mostly wheel chair bound and fighting daily to get these girls house broken and trained.... They are so adorable but very needy. Their last owner indulged the girls which has created problems. They are swiftly learning simple commands like out, down and sit. The good part is they are crate trained. Slowly I am teaching them to sit and stay and I am introducing them to the leash. They have adjusted well to wearing a collar and their name tags, but have never been on a leash... My oldest son just came by to pick up Sally so he can train her. She believes she is the dominant one and so far I have been unable to convince her differently. She bit my son but, he took domiance over her and she settled down. For now she will stay with him and his canine family. He took her crate and favorite things. I feel awful about this but, I can not tolerate a dog who bites and is so aggressive. Last night she bite my other son and my almost grown grand son, she attacked them for no reason.
Any support or guidance is very appreciated. And thanks for listening.... |
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DaisysMom
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| 05/14/2007 5:28 PM |
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Welcome to the site. I'm sorry about the loss of your other pet - was she a rattie? I'm sorry, but what is FCE?
Bless you for taking in these pups - why couldn't their previous owner keep them. We'd love to see some pics of all the girls.  |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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Katie'sMom
Newbie
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| 05/14/2007 5:30 PM |
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Wow -- three new puppers at once is a lot. I think you are wise to let your son help you in this situation. Of course, when you get this dog back, you will have to establish your dominance as Alpha, but with his doing the ground work, I would think that will be easier for you. On the potty training, I will tell you that these pups are very smart, but it took me longer to house break my Rattie, Katie, than it ever did my Labs. She was almost a year before completely broken. The crate can be a big help to you with this. Crating and then taking out to do their business. There are some excellant pointers under Training and there are some great people on here that will be able to give you some good advice. Nora, our training moderator, has had a death in her family, but should be back later in the week. I would suggest later this week, posting a question to her in the Training forum. In the meantime, I believe you will receive other excellant advice from those much smarter than me!
I just want to say "welcome". This is a wonderful site -- not only a good resource for information, but you will find you make wonderful friends here and it is a really supportive place! So, good luck and keep us updated.
Can you post some photos? |
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Lucy's Colleen
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| 05/14/2007 5:32 PM |
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| Don't feel too bad that you are unable to care for an aggressive dog. The dog just needs a home where it can be managed. Seems as though you have her in a place that is better suited for her. You have a lot on your hands right now and it is alright. It's not like you are putting it in a kill shelter to be put down. Welcome to the site. Can't wait to see pictures. And you have done a great thing by giving these dogs a safe loving home. |
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Colleen
Flickr account:
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tiggarat
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| 05/14/2007 5:38 PM |
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Welcome to the site!! I'm sorry you're having a rough start with your new pups, but ratties seem to pick things up fairly quick, so just be patient with them, they'll learn. I got 2 pups in feb (my first ratties), and they have brought a whole new energy into the house.
If you have any questions, there is always someone here who can answer them. Please post some pics of your dogs when you get the chance. We would love to see them.  |
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Lisabeth
furbabies: Lucy and Molly (1 1/2 yr old decker ratties), and Rosie (3 yr old dobie)
Buddy - gone but never forgotten.
"I don't think he has any idea he's a dog, really. Of course, he thinks he has a rather odd figure for a man" - Dodie Smith |
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grammiej
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| 05/14/2007 5:40 PM |
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Thank you so much. My dog that died was a rattie also. She died of Fibrocartilagenious Emboli. She was fine and healthy one minute and suddenly she was paralysed from her middle back to her hind quarters. She suffered for a week, until she began to have breathing problems....the vet tried everything he could for her. I have and still do cry oceans of tears over her.
The woman who had the three girls could no longer care for them as she had a heart condition and was going to have surgery. She was not honest with me about the girls, but, I am willing and patient enough to work with them. They are indeed smart, and wonderful dogs. I just love the breed. The girls are crate trained and I take them out every two to three hours and we still have daily accidents. I believel it was mostly Sally that was wetting. I will see though if the other two are doing it also. Once he can settle Sally down she will come back her with us. |
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tiggarat
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| 05/14/2007 6:00 PM |
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I'm so sorry you lost your dog. I lost two dogs this year also, so I know how hard it is to deal with the grief of losing them (and guilt of "replacing" them). My 7 yr old gentle-giant dobie Fritz had a brain tumor, and he went quickly, but I don't think he suffered, his personality faded away, and then he passed in the night. The other one, Nak, was a 10 yr old large rattie mix had multiple myloma (sp?). His rear leg swelled up suddenly...we took him to the vet, the swelling went down and he returned to his normal self. He had a few good weeks, then the swelling started again. He didn't make it through the second time. I lost two great dogs in the space of five months.
Dogs get into your heart, and are a great source of happiness while they're with you and an even greater source of sorrow when they're gone. |
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Lisabeth
furbabies: Lucy and Molly (1 1/2 yr old decker ratties), and Rosie (3 yr old dobie)
Buddy - gone but never forgotten.
"I don't think he has any idea he's a dog, really. Of course, he thinks he has a rather odd figure for a man" - Dodie Smith |
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swatson6
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| 05/14/2007 8:19 PM |
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| So sorry to hear about you loss. You are definately going to be one busy woman, but to have the love of 3 ratties!!! Welcome to the site, it is invaluable and wonderful. Post pics, we love to see them. |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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Caesar & Julia's mom
Alpha Feist
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| 05/14/2007 9:00 PM |
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| Sorry about your loss...I know how busy I am with 2 ratties, I couldn't imagine 3!! How Fun and busy you are gonna be. Good luck with the training and welcome to the site! Pictures! Pictures!! I want to see pictures of them. |
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Diane~ loved by Caesar and Julia
"Don't count the days, make the days count..."
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 05/15/2007 12:36 PM |
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I'm so sorry the loss of your little rattie girl. I hope the three new ratties will help to fill the empty space she left, although of course she can't be replaced.
Housetraining three at once is a big job, I think it was smart to send one on with your son. The other two will get it with consistency and patience. Unfortunately, it sounds as if their former owner has complicated things for you....but you will succeed and it will be well worth it! My Mitzy and Mayfly took longer to housetrain than any other dog I've had but that's ok, they mean so much to me. My Skipper is a recent addition and was already housetrained.
Welcome to our online world! Post some pics when you can! |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, New Rattitude
at www.newrattitude.org
Pics of my current fosters:
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/caradoc
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/willow
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/fiona
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 05/15/2007 12:52 PM |
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| Welcome to the site! My condolences on the loss of your sweet girl. Your three new girls will probably need a little time to adjust to their new home. I'm sure you will get them house broken and behaving nicely with a little time and patience. It sounds like you've already made a good start. |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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Izzy's mom
Ratastic
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| 05/15/2007 1:20 PM |
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Welcome! I'm so sorry for your loss.
You are very brave for taking on 3 little ratties. I have just one and wonder how i deal with her sometimes!
You will get lots of answers and advice here. I have only been here for about a week or so and have already gotten tons of great advice for my little Izzy!
I swear haveing a dog is like having a child there are fun times and rough times!
Hang in there though and you will be repaid with lots of little rattie kissess and hugs in the end!! WELL WORTH IT ALL!!! |
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grammiej
Ratterific
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Caesar & Julia's mom
Alpha Feist
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| 05/16/2007 12:19 AM |
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| Any news on Sally?? Did she come home?? |
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Diane~ loved by Caesar and Julia
"Don't count the days, make the days count..."
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Izzy's mom
Ratastic
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| 05/16/2007 11:34 AM |
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| Please update us on Sally when you can? I would love to know how things are going with the girls. |
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