Things Do Get Better

llombardo · 12-02-2012, 04:02 PM

As I was cleaning today I came across a notebook that had a letter that I started to write last January. In that letter I was telling someone that I was going to have to give up Robyn(my GSD). She was 4 months at that time. I couldn't handle her energy or her not being able to be potty trained. I mentioned how she tested my patience daily, she literally drove me nuts. Per my letter I thought she had ADD. I also stated in the letter that it was sad because I felt she had potential. As I was reading this letter, Robyn(now 15 months) was laying next to me chewing her deer antler. She noticed me looking at her, because by now the guilt I felt as I looked at her almost made me cry and she looked at me like she could see clear through to my soul. In this moment I felt so connected to her and felt the need to explain to her how happy I was that I stuck with it. This dog is amazing and more then I could ever ask for. Once we got past the potty training and I started understanding her needs, we were off and running. She has excelled in everything that she does, she is fearless, and confident. I take her with me everywhere with no problems. I actually like walking now and get more exercise because of her. She might very well be my heart dog. I can't imagine my life without her. I can't even explain how I feel about her, but I'm sure lots of you can understand it. I want to thank everyone on here for their opinions and thoughts, because as much as I think I know, its always good to hear what others think. I'm so happy that I stuck it out and even happier how she turned out.

msvette2u · 12-02-2012, 04:06 PM

LOL the 1st year of our Yaeger's life I thought we'd have to give him up, or give him away, too!

Nikitta · 12-02-2012, 04:09 PM

I never give my pets up but I have thought of murder as a option. ( Just kidding. I don't murder my pets either. :P)

llombardo · 12-02-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by msvette2u

LOL the 1st year of our Yaeger's life I thought we'd have to give him up, or give him away, too!

I feel so guilty...I think I'm taking her shopping, she can have anything in the store she wants

msvette2u · 12-02-2012, 04:11 PM

LOL they didn't know...I'm sure she has no hard feelings

But every gal loves a shopping trip, eh!?

llombardo · 12-02-2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikitta

I never give my pets up but I have thought of murder as a option. ( Just kidding. I don't murder my pets either. :P)

I have never given up any of mine either, but this one was a challenge, good thing I like a challenge

She wore me down, but now that I know what lots of work can do, I'll be ready for my male GSD in the future

**MaggieRoseLee** · 12-02-2012, 04:12 PM

Good for you for finding the strength and knowledge to make it through the hard times

llombardo · 12-02-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MaggieRoseLee

Good for you for finding the strength and knowledge to make it through the hard times

Everyone on here helped so much. So much reading and research, which I should have done before I got her to begin with. Its a learning process, but lots of thanks to people here. I can only hope others that come here with problems can find a way to see that people just try to help. It can mean the difference between a dog that is enjoyable and one that is a mess.

lzver · 12-02-2012, 04:23 PM

We've certainly had our moments with Jake that have been challenging, but we are getting help from a behaviourist and working through the issues we have. Jake is with us till death do us part

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RowdyDogs · 12-02-2012, 04:41 PM

I'm still considering getting rid of Hector and he's 2.

(not really, I'm just kidding...but I know how you felt when it comes to a difficult dog!)

12-02-2012, 04:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
llombardo Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,921	Things Do Get Better As I was cleaning today I came across a notebook that had a letter that I started to write last January. In that letter I was telling someone that I was going to have to give up Robyn(my GSD). She was 4 months at that time. I couldn't handle her energy or her not being able to be potty trained. I mentioned how she tested my patience daily, she literally drove me nuts. Per my letter I thought she had ADD. I also stated in the letter that it was sad because I felt she had potential. As I was reading this letter, Robyn(now 15 months) was laying next to me chewing her deer antler. She noticed me looking at her, because by now the guilt I felt as I looked at her almost made me cry and she looked at me like she could see clear through to my soul. In this moment I felt so connected to her and felt the need to explain to her how happy I was that I stuck with it. This dog is amazing and more then I could ever ask for. Once we got past the potty training and I started understanding her needs, we were off and running. She has excelled in everything that she does, she is fearless, and confident. I take her with me everywhere with no problems. I actually like walking now and get more exercise because of her. She might very well be my heart dog. I can't imagine my life without her. I can't even explain how I feel about her, but I'm sure lots of you can understand it. I want to thank everyone on here for their opinions and thoughts, because as much as I think I know, its always good to hear what others think. I'm so happy that I stuck it out and even happier how she turned out. __________________ Misty- Samoyed Mix Tannor- Golden Retriever CGC Robyn- German Shepherd CGC Cats-Thunder, Harley, Miley, Bandit, and Ferah RIP Boo..Black Lab "A dog is the only thing on this earth that loves you more than he loves himself." Last edited by llombardo; 12-02-2012 at 04:05 PM.

12-02-2012, 04:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 24,173	Good for you for finding the strength and knowledge to make it through the hard times __________________ MACH3 Bretta Lee Wildhaus MXG MJG MXF MFB TQX HIT CGC TC Glory B Wildhaus AX, AXJ, XF "*It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious."* - Oscar Wilde

12-02-2012, 04:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
lzver Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 453	We've certainly had our moments with Jake that have been challenging, but we are getting help from a behaviourist and working through the issues we have. Jake is with us till death do us part Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ - Jake (DOB 1/25/2012) http://dogtrainingtails.blogspot.ca/

12-02-2012, 04:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
RowdyDogs Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 450	I'm still considering getting rid of Hector and he's 2. (not really, I'm just kidding...but I know how you felt when it comes to a difficult dog!) __________________ The rowdy dogs: Hector-2 y/o GSD (mix?) rescue Scooter-12 y/o ACD/Border Collie mix Bandit-8 y/o ACD Wooby-14 y/o ACD Abutiu "Abi"-ACD puppy and hopeful future SAR dog!

12-02-2012, 04:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
msvette2u Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 11,005	LOL the 1st year of our Yaeger's life I thought we'd have to give him up, or give him away, too!

12-02-2012, 04:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nikitta Master Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 837	I never give my pets up but I have thought of murder as a option. ( Just kidding. I don't murder my pets either. :P)

12-02-2012, 04:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
msvette2u Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 11,005	LOL they didn't know...I'm sure she has no hard feelings But every gal loves a shopping trip, eh!?

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