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Dave A Nov 2015 3:55pm, 9 Nov 2015 21,202 posts	0 Dave A Sorry to hear about the settling on issues TR. A thing out vet told us was to show the dogs who was top dog between them. So when giving meals, fuss, etc, give that to the dog you want to be in charge. If you do this at the same time, it gives them an equal feeling. Hope that makes sense. Rescues are hard work. Consider a behaviourist input prior to handing her back. In other news, good news about Phoebe. She had enough skin around the cancerous bit removed for the tumour not to spread. Prognosis is fair and she shouldn't need any more treatment
ThorntonRunner Nov 2015 3:57pm, 9 Nov 2015 1,162 posts	0 ThorntonRunner Thanks both - will talk to rescue centre tonigth and get their advice. Great news re Phoebe:)
LazyDaisy Nov 2015 5:39pm, 9 Nov 2015 12,333 posts	0 LazyDaisy TR, what Dave says sounds sensible but I also think you might be better returning her sooner rather than later. Is Ollie normally very submissive with other dogs out on your walks? If not, I'd say you've a decent chance of getting them 'equalised'. If he's naturally a very timid dog, it might be less hopeful. Good news about Phoebe, Dave, you must be very relieved. We've got a limpy dog again. She had a very very energetic run/walk with Lily last Friday and has since been unwilling to put her leg down when she gets up after a rest. However once she's 'got going', she forgets about it and walks and trots around quite happily. I know I've posted about this before, and I still haven't taken her to the vet, which many will think is remiss of me, but it just has the feel of a muscle strain such as runners might experience, so I'll leave it until she has her annual jabs and discuss it then.
D2 Nov 2015 5:43pm, 9 Nov 2015 7,673 posts	0 D2 When we first had Eb we had another GSD and Eb made her life a misery for a couple of years... if it wasn't for the fact I knew Eb had been back and forward to rescues a couple of times I would have taken her back in fact I nearly did once when I was struggling with how often she bit me! I tried all sorts of training / behaviourist etc but eventually the existing dog (my avatar) learnt to stand up to Eb, and they established a reasonable relationship. Rescues are hard work, good luck.
Dave A Nov 2015 7:31pm, 9 Nov 2015 21,203 posts	0 Dave A I can confirm, rescues are hard work. Surprisingly rewarding though.
BaronessBL Nov 2015 7:32pm, 9 Nov 2015 4,754 posts	0 BaronessBL Yes I couldn't agree more with what Dave has just said.
Dave A Nov 2015 7:38pm, 9 Nov 2015 21,204 posts	0 Dave A However, when we got Phoebe we did say that if there were any issues with her and Cookie she would be going back to dogs trust. She was a little domineering to start but they are pretty much equal with each other now.
ThorntonRunner Nov 2015 7:22am, 10 Nov 2015 1,163 posts	0 ThorntonRunner Just about to take Nellie back to the rescue centre:(. We discussed it through with them last night and agreed it would be the best thing. Gutted about it, but Ollie wasn't handling it. If he had been assertive and they'd been having skirmishes then we'd have continued and helped them come to an accomodation, but he was just letting her push him further into a corner - literally, he had taken up residence behind the sofa or under the computer table. Totally agree re rescues - Ollie is our third rescue Springer, and they have all been so rewarding. Nellie will be a great dog for someone - she is a lovely dog, but just not right for Ollie.
Derby Tup Nov 2015 7:52am, 10 Nov 2015 18,542 posts	0 Derby Tup Sad to hear the news Thornton. Well done for trying
Rosehip Nov 2015 7:57am, 10 Nov 2015 5,958 posts	0 Rosehip That's a shame, but you're right to put Ollie first. I hope she finds a happy home and you chose another more suited pal for Ollie Great news re Phoebe