Mother's Dog Coming To Stay

[Whippetsmum]

Just an update,

I spoke to my mother again this morning, and told her that while I would try my best with her dog. I have also made it clear that, if the dog causes any problems, I would be boarding him. I told her that I had posted questions on the dealing with her dog during his stay, and have been given good sound advice from the forum which I will try and hopefully, any problems will be short in duration. My Aunt is not sure if/ how long/ or when she is house sitting, so I have asked for this to be clarified asap, as I want to know exactly how long he is her, (does council need to know of a dog is holidaying with me?) She is bringing his vaccination certificate and council registration papers in case of boarding. She is also updating his "holiday contact" on his chipped info, just in case he gets out while he is here (unlikley but I thought I'd cover all bases). I have asked her to use sound to wake the dog, and find out what works before he lands on us, and she was quite pleased with the idea. I also mentioned crates, which she has never considered, but is now interested in. Having possibly taught one old proverbial a new trick maybe there is hope for the furred one too.

Thanks for all the support and advice.

[PRADA68]

I think your a brave person for taking this dog on for seven weeks. Glad you have spoken to her about it. With a problem dog like this I am afraid that I would pass the buck to someone else. It is going to be a very LONG seven weeks otherwise. I would also tell her that any costs invovled whilst looking after the dog including boarding is at her own expense.

[IngeK]

Thats good you talked to her about boarding and all other suggestions. At least you dont have to keep anything a secret!

[Bluefairy]

Great news that you talked to your mum and even greater news she listened.....thats most of the battle to begin with

I actually think that without your mum being there, and you setting rules for the dog, this dog may in fact like living with you. Some dogs, like children, are better behaved when away from their parents. Plus with rules to follow I think this dog is going to be a pleasure to have around. After all its your mother who has pretty much set the dogs in its way, its now up to you to say "I'm boss and you will do what "I" say" I think they'll love it.

Good luck

BF

[Lady Flying Furball]

Great news that you talked to your mum and even greater news she listened.....thats most of the battle to begin with ;)

I actually think that without your mum being there, and you setting rules for the dog, this dog may in fact like living with you. Some dogs, like children, are better behaved when away from their parents. Plus with rules to follow I think this dog is going to be a pleasure to have around. After all its your mother who has pretty much set the dogs in its way, its now up to you to say "I'm boss and you will do what "I" say" I think they'll love it.

Good luck

BF

I agree with BF, and think the others have given some good ideas in this thread. I often think that some people (thinking of my own Mum) are at a bit of a loss on how to set boundaries with their dogs, so I think that her interest in some of the ideas from here might mean that she herself would like her dog to behave differently too.

My mother got a JRT at age of 62 and although she had had dogs all her life she often said "I'm too old to have a dog like that!" After Mum died my brother took Peggy and she became a totally different dog. Extremely well-behaved and settled, in response to my brother's firm boundaries and routine for her.

I think it is great that you've had such an open discussion