aussielover Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I am just having a vent on here so i don't take it out on the dog, but putting my flame suit on :D OMG Mindy is driving me insane!!! Its been four days since her surgery, she has been admittedly pretty good UP UNTIL NOW. I think 4 days of relative inactivity has finally gotten to her (and me). She is being such a pain! She is at uni with me today but doesn't settle like she usually does and is trying to hop into my lap which she has never done before. Unfortunately I don't have a time out area that i can put her into here and I didn't bring her crate with me as it is too cumbersome. She is lunging on the lead and trying to do zoomies on the lead! I am following the instructions of short leash walks only (no longer than 10 minutes) but it is becoming quite unpleasant as she goes nuts as soon as we walk out the door. She is usually a calm and good walker. She does calm down after she realises we are not moving at all until she behaves. I'm trying to do some trick training with her everyday to keep her mind active. She has so much energy she even has to go out into the yard on lead to stop her from running crazily. She is ok in the crate but obviously i can't leave in there 24hrs a day. I am also trying to complete an honours thesis due in like 3 weeks so having a crazy puppy is not helping. Anyway, deep breath.... It will all be over soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalathebear Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Poor you ... poor Mindy - it must be awful being cooped up like that, I guess she's going to a bit stir-crazy. I hope she settles down soon. The whole desexing process for females does sound a bit problematic - you take a normally active puppy and expect it to be more sedate for 10 days afterwards ... With Elbie, we sectioned off all the stairs and stopped him running around TOO much (as best we could) but that was only for a few days post-surgery. I really don't know if we could have done it for 10 days given his customary liveliness. Can you tether her for a bit? Elbie usually goes into motionless statute mode if we tether him - and we remain in eyesight. She might chill out then ... Other than that, all I can do is wish you the best with Mindy's wildness and your thesis. I hated doing my thesis :D We didn't get a separate year to do it and had to do it at the same time as the final year of studies and I found it quite a painful process. When I was given the option to do a thesis in my other degree as well, I was like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Lots of iceblocks to lick/play with .. lots of BIG frozen bones :D Iceblocks. Into an icecream tub ( or large margarine tub) put water or chicken stock ( low/no salt) to about 3/4 full Add a dozen or so pieces of kibble an apple(or less) cut into small pieces a spoonful of diced cooked chicken a few tiny bits of something smelly like bacon fat or salami and/or a few tiny bits of anything else your dog loves! freeze solid- at least overnight. Tip out into a large bowl..or onto the lawn ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 (edited) Thanks guys! KTB- i do have her tethered at uni and she is usually great- straight to sleep no probs but today she has been jumping all over me. The crate good, she will settle very quickly in that so will be working from home tomorrow. I know over in the desexing thread people have said they didn't really keep to the whole no exercise thing, but with Mindy not being my dog and all I do need to actually follow the guide dogs instructions. Persephone the ice blocks sound like a great idea! Will make up some tonight! I have been giving her frozen lamb flaps as well which are great but not all that long lasting (they have really helped with firming up her poos too ) and she gets a bone everyday too. I seriously do not see how people live with dogs that they don't exercise!!! Edited October 5, 2010 by aussielover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I am not looking forward to the time when my girl is spayed, she's so energetic and goes everywhere at full pelt It will be a nightmare keeping her quiet! Some good tips here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genabee Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Lots of iceblocks to lick/play with .. lots of BIG frozen bones :DIceblocks. Into an icecream tub ( or large margarine tub) put water or chicken stock ( low/no salt) to about 3/4 full Add a dozen or so pieces of kibble an apple(or less) cut into small pieces a spoonful of diced cooked chicken a few tiny bits of something smelly like bacon fat or salami and/or a few tiny bits of anything else your dog loves! freeze solid- at least overnight. Tip out into a large bowl..or onto the lawn ..... What an awesome suggestion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 In all the years of having dogs spayed we have never restricted the daily routine & never had an issue. We do use common sense but have never restricted there routine like many here do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 In all the years of having dogs spayed we have never restricted the daily routine & never had an issue.We do use common sense but have never restricted there routine like many here do What kind of dogs do you have showdog? I was given specific instructions by the vet at guide dogs about not letting her exercise, she's not my dog, so i don't have much choice apart to follow their guidelines. If she were smaller I MAY be more inclined to allow her more exercise, however at 22kg, she has a lot of weight behind her and i do worry about her rupturing the internal sutures. Anwyay tonight I am making some sardine flavoured ice blocks lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 (edited) Our foster Great Dane bitches who have been desexed have never been restricted, they just go about their daily routine, we don't let them over do it but we don't restrict them. We've had bitches bounce 6 feet in the air (greeting behaviour) and keep their stitches, our Vet is great and does great work and we've never had any problems with stitches. If she were smaller I MAY be more inclined to allow her more exercise, however at 22kg, she has a lot of weight behind her and i do worry about her rupturing the internal sutures. We have 50-70kg bitches and don't have problems. If they're not going nuts then I don't see the problem. The more you restrict though the more energy you're penting up for an explosion to happen sooner or later. Edited October 5, 2010 by sas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netti Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 IMO you should be talking to the Guide Dog people. Maybe they can find a trainer that has more patience and someone who has time to put into the pup. The pup will be picking up on your attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalathebear Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 (edited) IMO you should be talking to the Guide Dog people. Maybe they can find a trainer that has more patience and someone who has time to put into the pup. The pup will be picking up on your attitude. aussielover is awesome with Mindy - patient and gives the pup as much love and devotion as if she were her own. Mindy is well-socialised and aussielover clearly takes her duties very seriously. Mindy has been with aussielover some months now and this definitely isn't a "OMG I have a new puppy, it is annoying and I can't cope" situation. I think even the most patient and adoring of owners is entitled to expression a moment of frustration now and then, especially in a forum where there ARE people who are sympathetic to her situation and know that our dogs can drive us bananas now and then. I adore my little dog and people here know it. If I ever posted: "Argh he's driving me crazy, I'm going to send him to the glue factory" - I doubt anyone would take me seriously ... Edited October 5, 2010 by koalathebear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 Thanks KTB! I'm not really mad with her but it is frustrating not letting her be able to run around. Thanks SAS, thats good to know that big dogs don't neccessarily have to be restricted. Netti- Mindy is with me practically 24hrs a day and I do put a lot of time and work into her! I do love her, but she is going (understanderbly) mad after not being exercised for 4 days. She is usually a great little puppy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyla Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 IMO you should be talking to the Guide Dog people. Maybe they can find a trainer that has more patience and someone who has time to put into the pup. The pup will be picking up on your attitude. aussielover is awesome with Mindy - patient and gives the pup as much love and devotion as if she were her own. Mindy is well-socialised and aussielover clearly takes her duties very seriously. Mindy has been with aussielover some months now and this definitely isn't a "OMG I have a new puppy, it is annoying and I can't cope" situation. I think even the most patient and adoring of owners is entitled to expression a moment of frustration now and then, especially in a forum where there ARE people who are sympathetic to her situation and know that our dogs can drive us bananas now and then. I adore my little dog and people here know it. If I ever posted: "Argh he's driving me crazy, I'm going to send him to the glue factory" - I doubt anyone would take me seriously ... +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan of Arc Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Mindy is not silly, if anything I assume she is highly intelligent from all your posts. Do you really believe she would do something that hurts?? I wouldnt be restricting her quite so much. Let her have some free time at home and maybe a short solo light play and then she will be happy to comply. Remember Labs need to be busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezy Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 must be hard, not being your dog i see what u mean, you have to do what they want In a few days it will be over the iceblock idea is great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemesideways Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 (edited) IMO you should be talking to the Guide Dog people. Maybe they can find a trainer that has more patience and someone who has time to put into the pup. The pup will be picking up on your attitude. "Attitude"? Aussielover isn't a Trainer. She is raising the puppy for guide dogs. A incredibly selfless act that a lot of people couldn't handle (I certainly couldn't). Putting a year of her time, love and energy into Raising an amazing dog. That she will then give up and who will hopefully go onto becoming someones eyes and best friend one day. Maybe you should think before you type next time. And Aussielover, if you reckon it would be ok, you could bring Mindy around to my place for a bit of a play with my boys. Keep them on lead and they'll just lie there chewing on each other for ages. Edited October 5, 2010 by lovemesideways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 What about some shaping? Are you allowed to do that with Guide Dog pups? That would give her something to do and keep her mind busy and prevent her going stir crazy while not being overly active. I remember when Diesel broke his leg at 6 months old - trying to restrict activity for a 6 month GSD is not easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Netti - from what I read, Mindy is very much wanted and has much work put into her. Of course aussielover is a bit frustrated - a bouncy smart puppy suddenly with clipped wings - not fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 Thanks guys for your kind words Kavik- how did you cope with diesel? that must've been really hard! LMS- she is not allowed to play with other dogs while the stitches are in but thankyou for your offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Diesel was on strict crate rest with toilet breaks on lead. The toilet breaks were hard as he tried to run! He had an external fixatur. I did some training games with him so he didn't go completely mental, and he lay on the couch with us to chill. At least it wasn't one of the Kelpies! He ripped up a lot of bedding in his crate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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