SeeGee Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 (edited) So we have had Mia with us for just over a week now. As previously mentioned, her mother was one of the pregnant bitches seized at Wondai - she was born at the RSPCA. She is a beautiful lemon and white, with gorgeous markings - a very true beagle - female, desexed, 5.5 months old - desexed at the RSPCA about a fortnight ago. She is food agressive, and has so much excited energy that its endearing and volcanic at the same time. We started off feeding her and Charlie separatly. I would put her food in her bowl and get her to eat it out of the bowl, which I held in my hand, and took away once she had a mouthful - if we let her just eat it at her own pace out of the bowl on the floor, she would eat so fast she would immediatly throw it up - undigested - then try and eat it again. This way she slows down. I am so proud to say that though we still feed out of the bowl, she now will, eat it straight out of my hand, wont bark if I *eat out of her bowl* and just sits quietly waiting til its her turn. In a week, we have had massive progress. Also, we treat the two dogs together. What happened at first was she would push in and try and get the treat before Charlie, and have a little growl, she now stills still (sometimes still breaks the sit then quickly goes back down - so lovely, its like she knows she shouldnt have done that and wants to fix it hehe) next to Charlie and waits her turn for a treat. I know its not perfect, we have a long way to go with her and her food agression, but I cant help but feeling excited and proud of her - she just seems so eager to please. She looks up and its like she says *pleassssse mum I'll be good plllleeease* and Im just a pleased as punch. She is amazing. And Charlie seems to just love her too. There has been no issues really (other than the treat growls at first) - they sleep cuddled up together, I seem them licking each others faces, and sometimes they just chase each other and play - they do seem to play a little rough sometimes but I dont think its any worse than what Ive seen Charlie do with others, no cuts or scratches, just playful. She gives me hope. And she gives me confidence. I feel like our efforts are making a difference. Im feeling emotional lol, don't mind me. Im just happy. And proud. We are now a family of 4 I love my man, and I love my pups, and life is just the way it should be - we are blessed. Edited April 26, 2010 by jacquilee81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie_a1 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Pictures please!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeGee Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 (edited) This is Mia - Sorry its a shocking picture, this isnt my strong point.... Edited April 26, 2010 by jacquilee81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeGee Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 and another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SeeGee Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 Snuggles with dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey2081 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 She's gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Aww Mia is gorgeous! I have a soft spot for lemon and white beagles, they are on my one day wishlist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Daisy Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 What a cutie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 She's pretty She looks quite large in those pics- I thought beagles were smallish? Dunno- she's lovely.anyhow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeGee Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 (edited) she's smaller than charlie was at that age......I think Charlie is big until I get him down the dog park compared to most of the others - he is one the smallest medium dogs there. I guess the same will be with Mia - our vet doesnt think she will get any bigger. She is lovely Edited April 26, 2010 by jacquilee81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollywaffle Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 As you say, Jacquilee81, it's so nice when you sit there, with OH next to you and the two little uns by your feet.. you really do feel blessed..I know I do, when we all pile into/onto the bed at night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeGee Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 cuddles in bed are the best thanks all :D xo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthdog Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 She's very pretty, a lovely colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddles Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 She is gorgeous! btw, from the pics I think she's a tan & white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeGee Posted April 29, 2010 Author Share Posted April 29, 2010 Thanks - I have to say I am unsure how the colouring goes. They marked her as lemon and white, and my vet says lemon and white, maybe its the lighting of the pics? But i honestly wouldnt know - no expert here!! Is there such thing as light tan? Ha ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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