Day 1
I send an email to the president of the foster organization:
Tulip is as sweet as can be with humans of all ages, very snuggly and lovely, but she’s still having trouble with dog-aggression. On Thursday, she got into a spat with one of my dogs and left her with several small but bleeding wounds. She wants to meet other dogs very badly, strains and wags, but the moment they don’t return her enthusiasm, she gets nasty with them.
It’s possible she’ll need to go to a one-dog household, but I thought I’d check with you about training opportunities. I’d like to take her to a class; however, she gets so riled up by other dogs that maybe one-on-one would be better…? Are there any volunteers who do this kind of thing or any funds out of which to pay for it?
Day 2
The president emails back and says that the organization has had success previously with a class called Feisty Fido and that funds will be provided. Sounds good. The only drawbacks are (1) it doesn’t start until the end of May, (2) it’s in Raleigh, and (3) I may be on vacation for two of the four sessions. Something to consider anyway.
Day 3
I let Tulip out in the yard for her morning business. Usually, she goes and then comes right back to the door and scratches. After a few minutes, I open the door to check on her
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature poodle and my foster dog exchanging pleasantries, and something that rhymes with ‘appear’As soon as mini-poodle catches a whiff of me, he shloops through the deck railing slats and bolts. I jump back inside in hopes, and I can’t believe I’m saying this, that the little asshole will come back. Seriously, Tulip and he seemed to be having a perfectly good time!
Hope for Tulip’s having doggy friends! My heart wags.