Went Dog "Shopping" Today

[so lucky]

I was wondering if her behavior would change once she is out of the shelter. She would not be an outside dog, except to go on walks and do her business. I doubt she is micro chipped. Shelter didn't offer that info.
My greatest concern is her running out the door.

 

[digitS']

Are you kind of over thinking this, So Lucky?

You are mostly concerned that you will get her and lose her? And, that might make it so that you don't get her and don't have her?

Every situation cannot be controlled. You having a dog is one thing but she needs to decide on having a person. It might be you or your husband, or both. I doubt if she would prefer to run away than stay, after a few weeks.

Are cockers inclined to run? I had a pug. She was independent and didn't realize how small she was in her relationships with other dogs. I never had to worry about her trying to escape from the yard, however.

Female dogs like to claim territory not cruise around like so many males.

Steve

 

[thistlebloom]

I would ask the shelter if she was a fence climber at her previous home,
that could be how she came to be picked up.

 

[so lucky]

I would ask the shelter if she was a fence climber at her previous home,
that could be how she came to be picked up.

I'm 99% sure that's why she was picked up.

 

[so lucky]

Yes, Steve, I'm sure I am over thinking this. "It's complicated" like lots of relationships, or so I hear.

 

[Chickie'sMomaInNH]

think i'd worry about separation anxiety with this one if you had to leave the house. have they given her any toys while she's been at the shelter? mine has a Kong to keep him entertained when i have to leave so he doesn't destroy the house. or i give him carrots.

how's her focus if you have treats-have they allowed you to give those to her? my sister has a cocker spaniel and he seems to have very little focus on most people. he does chill with my sister but i think that is because she feeds and does most of the work with him.

 

[canesisters]

I would focus on training in general. Things like, never go through a door without me. Sit over on your bed when I open the door unless I invite you over to meet the guests. Lots and lots of things that have her sitting at a certain point until asked to move. That would help with your fear of her bolting.
Also, a strong 'recall' will be vital.

 

[so lucky]

chickiesmama and canesisters, by the time I got back to get the dog, she had been adopted. So I am kinda back to square "one." Except that I recently told my DH I had been looking at dogs at the shelter, and he didn't have a fit. Didn't say "yippee" but didn't say "no way" so I take that as consent! At least he has been forewarned.
We are cat sitting for my son's cat for a few days again, so I wouldn't want to get a dog while he is here, anyway. No need to terrorize an old cat or a new dog either one.

 

[Chickie'sMomaInNH]

if you can find something that is laid back with cats that is always easier. my corgi was a terror to my old lady Lizzie the first few months. he eventually calmed down with her and she got used to him but knew to watch out for his herding instinct when she walked into the room. eventually we got a kitten who is like a little brother to my dog and gets along nicely with each other. my dog is decent around my parents' cats and doesn't chase them when he goes to visit. they don't care for him but don't have to hide-just watch from a distance.

 

[catjac1975]

There were a couple days when I was not available to check on her, so I went back today, and she was still there, but the release date had been moved to the 25th. Apparently the owner claimed her but did not want to pay the fine. I don't know for sure. She has been spayed, is heart worm negative, and vet says she checks out fine. The guy working at the shelter today didn't know about training or house breaking, but doesn't think she has been trained. He said she is a fence climber.
She is even cuter than I remember. I can see now that she appears to be a cocker/pug mix. Very sweet face.
Tomorrow, I plan to take my 7 and 8 year old grand daughters with me, take the dog for a walk and see if she is kid friendly. They are the family that has the huge Dalmatian mix. This new little one seems a little timid, but the dogs on either side and across the aisle from her are huge and loud. I would be timid, too.
I do realize that my DH may refuse to take any responsibility for her, and of course I would be willing to do it if he doesn't. Just hoping he will. I think he needs some responsibility.

Is it more difficult to housebreak an adult dog than a puppy? Our floors are old, so no big issue there.
I'm kind of anxious about this. I don't defy him very often.
Not that he would ever respond aggressively...Just roll his eyes and sigh....

Don't get involved in something where you may have to give it back due to litigation.