robke Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 I totally agree with your decision...put your pack and fam. first at all times....We were lucky that Bindi (dominant female) accepted Alpha straight away when we adopted him, but make no mistake that if it did not work out he would have gone back..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 You have at least tried fostering and come to the decision that it's not right for you and your pack and you can't do any more than that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted November 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 thanks guys. Mishka has come into season which explains why Angel is being worse with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taiya Blue and Miko too Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 explains a lot hun, don't blame you at all, tough decision to make but the right one me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siberian Shadow Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Well done for trying.I don't think you could have done anymore. Not all dogs will settle into a pack,as someone said they all have their individual personalities and sometimes the struggle for dominance can trigger aggressive behaviour. I think of getting a third dog all the time and situations like yours remind us that it may not be as simple to integrate them as we want it to be. We are always learning. My first dog Max,is the largest,but he is a big softie. When adopted Blue a year ago at 10 mnths,he has shown some aggressive traits towards Max,nothing too serious,a bit of male rivalry. Max runs away from him when he gets too much. If I brought another dog into the pack,I would have to work more with little Blue ,Max would accept any dog,he has a fantastic nature. Blue would be swinging on it's neck by tea time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted November 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Well done for trying.I don't think you could have done anymore. Not all dogs will settle into a pack,as someone said they all have their individual personalities and sometimes the struggle for dominance can trigger aggressive behaviour. I think of getting a third dog all the time and situations like yours remind us that it may not be as simple to integrate them as we want it to be. We are always learning. My first dog Max,is the largest,but he is a big softie. When adopted Blue a year ago at 10 mnths,he has shown some aggressive traits towards Max,nothing too serious,a bit of male rivalry. Max runs away from him when he gets too much. If I brought another dog into the pack,I would have to work more with little Blue ,Max would accept any dog,he has a fantastic nature. Blue would be swinging on it's neck by tea time! see same as me. think we will have to be happy with our 2 packs lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormchaser09 Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 I will just agree with everyone- you tried and gave it your best shot, but your first responsibility is to your family and your own dogs. Fostering is something I would love to do -someday but not just now, it's 's just not right for us at the moment as we have older kids but getting them ready for exams, and running them around everywhere( joys of country living) means we have no time to dedicate to settling another. at give your 2 an extra cuddle and enjoy them for the time being Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 lou u did ur best! its not ur fault - n here now in season isnt gonna help with angel - storm is the softest boy ever so for him to be growly deffo isnt a good thing as its so unlike him ur doing the best for ALL of the pack - not just urs - like u said its not fair on mishka either n u might have a pack of 3 one day - just it will have 2 be a pup - blaze was the same VERY growly towards other dogs n theres no way he would have tolerated another dog in his house AT ALL - but he accepted skyla the moment they met - even when the first thing she did was snap her teeth at him lol luv ya xxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted November 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 lou u did ur best! its not ur fault - n here now in season isnt gonna help with angel - storm is the softest boy ever so for him to be growly deffo isnt a good thing as its so unlike him ur doing the best for ALL of the pack - not just urs - like u said its not fair on mishka either n u might have a pack of 3 one day - just it will have 2 be a pup - blaze was the same VERY growly towards other dogs n theres no way he would have tolerated another dog in his house AT ALL - but he accepted skyla the moment they met - even when the first thing she did was snap her teeth at him lol luv ya xxxxxxxx thats my point exactly, I dont want to change my two especially Storm. We will wait 5 years and have a pup I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 thats my point exactly, I dont want to change my two especially Storm. We will wait 5 years and have a pup I think. yeh we arent getting another untill everything with my mum is finally sorted - or in about 3 - 5 years aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arooroomom Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 I think you're making the most responsible decision for your dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranormal Wolf Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Don't beat yourself up, you did your best. You took in a foster dog (something I've also done) and it isn't easy. Sometimes things work out great, other times the dog(s) just don't click with others. You have to do what's best for you, your family, and existing pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Well done for trying in the first place Lou, which is more than alot of us have done. Soooo it didn't work out, such is life, but at least you now know and not wandering what it would be like with another. and w/e you do don't put it down as a waste of time, as it was an experience and im sure you've learnt alot from it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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