Toy Poodle Behavior
Since he came home from staying with my Grandmother for two weeks he has been very viscious with Pepsi & Harley. I have no idea what to do... He has almost bit Hayley a couple of times when he attacked Pepsi who was sitting in front of her. He's just psychotic now.... Any suggestions  |
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| Oh that stinks. Maybe you could reintroduce them as if they were just meeting -- outside the home, supervised, etc.? ANd then let contact increase gradually. . . I don't know if that will work but maybe it could help? Sounds like alot to manage. Was Haley scared? |
| I know Hayley was scared the way Peanut was baring his teeth and growling at jumping. He was only gone for two weeks. He's lived with Harley for 4 years and Pepsi for 1. I just don't get it. Unless the seizures have just really fried his brain. He is just really mean. |
| Elissa, Just a question....
Do you think you will ever just have a "normal" period of time? LOL, you poor thing...something crazy always seems to be going on at your house...sounds like you need an AZ visit..... |
| I remember at one time you were considering letting him stay with your Grandmother full time. Is that an option?
I'm sure this is just coincidental, but my friend's poodles (she had two) got really cranky as they got older. It was to the point that only her parents & her could pet them. Not sure if it's a breed thing as I'm not very familiar with poodles. |
My in-laws had poodles years ago. Their last one, Smoky, got REALLY attached and protective of my MIL, especially in his senior years. If my FIL would go anywhere near her, Smoky would just go bonkers. I chuckle as I recall the story about how one night my MIL went to bed before my FIL and when he came to bed, Smoky darted out from under the bed and bit his toes! 
Chris |
Beaureguard's Mom wrote: I remember at one time you were considering letting him stay with your Grandmother full time. Is that an option?
I thought he was at Grandma's-- what happened? |
Oy, Elissa. Why don't I remember Peanut? I can't keep track! I don't think you've posted pictures of him. Maybe he can go back to Grandma's. She'd probably like a companion and it would be good for them both!  You need to lift some of your burdens. Not good for people like us! I'm getting better...I know it's hard. |
Darcy wrote: Elissa, Just a question....
Do you think you will ever just have a "normal" period of time? LOL, you poor thing...something crazy always seems to be going on at your house...sounds like you need an AZ visit..... Nothing is even normal here. Never has been... normal is probably overrated. lol Tammy & Jil, My Grandmother's caregiver does not want the responsibilty. Come on it's a lot easier to take care of a dog then my 93 year old Grandmother. Just let him out every so often. Let him sit on Grandma's lap and all is good. They did agree to take him while I was in NJ for Christmas. He stayed there for 10 days. I thought that would win them over. Peanut came home the day that Ryan did. I spoke with Grandma today again. But Nancy, her normal caregiver, is out of town getting married in Vegas. I told my Grandmother how psycho he has been with the other two. I also told her that Hayley was very upset with the way Peanut is. My Mom also thinks having Peanut is a very good thing for her. Chris, My first toy poodle hated my ex-husband. If I went to bed before the ex did Scooter wouldn't let him get in bed. He would growl & bite. God, I miss Scooter. He was such a good dog... 
Stacy, Peanut is the only dog I paid for. He's AKC registered, Seizures and all. He will be 6 yrs old next month. He grew up with my Boxer Roxie, so he has always been used to having other animals around. He's become very testy. I seriously think his seizures have caused quite a bit of brain damage. He personality is nothing like what it used to be. He's very aggresive. If Grandma doesn't take him I am going to offer him to the woman next door. She lives alone and might really enjoy having the company. Of course I could still do his grooming and see him. Is it wrong of me to try to be getting rid of him? I just don't know what to do. When he attacks Harley or Pepsi he looks like a Shark...his eyes just glaze over. I just don't know what to do about him. |
Pepsi's Mommy wrote: Is it wrong of me to try to be getting rid of him? I just don't know what to do. When he attacks Harley or Pepsi he looks like a Shark...his eyes just glaze over. I just don't know what to do about him.
Elissa, you have so much going on is it fair to you to have this extra worry? It sounds like a dangerous situation and someone could be badly injured. Maybe the seizures have caused his behavior, maybe not. It certainly isn't wrong for you to get rid of him, it's prudent. It's a tough decision  |
| So hard Elissa, I'm wondering too if the siezures have caused a change in peanuts temperament? Did he have any fits while at your grans place? |
Elissa, your first priority has to be the safety of everyone in the house, most importantly, the kids. If Peanuts is threatening that safety and there is no other viable solution, as hard as it will be, Peanuts needs to find another home. 
Chris |
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