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lanena322 Member  Posts: 69 |
posted 03-15-2004 01:16 PM
 
hi, some of u know, my 4 month old pup Nana got hit by a car on Saturday, luckily the car didnt get her too bad and she is just very sore. My question is: is she traumatized? I mean she used to be a big barker, growler, but now she just whines alot. I mean, she wants to get off the bed she'll whine and scream until someone will get her off. If she wants Like today when I went to pick up my sister at school, Nana was in the back and this boy I take home got in and instead of barking like usual she started yelping and screaming. Do you think she could be traumatized? Will this behavior eventually go away? How should I deal with it, just ignore her or comfort her? I have been comforting her but I dont know if I am encouraging this behavior? Please help! IP: Logged |
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bullylove1 Member Posts: 173 |
posted 03-15-2004 02:02 PM
that's a tough one. I know personally, and I am no professional, but I would definately comfort her at first. She was probably very scared, and may even be having some abandonign issues. She may be very sore, and that's why she yelps to get off the bed, cause it hurts her to jump. That being said, I would not baby her too much becuase you could be undoing a lot af training that you have done with her and you don't want her to become a velcro dog or have seperation anxiety when things are back to normal. Just be very comforting and lovign toward her. I am sure she is just very hurt right now. Poor thing. I am glad tohear she is okay though. IP: Logged |
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elizavixen Member Posts: 160 |
posted 03-15-2004 02:29 PM
She will probably act this way for a little while but should get over it. I had sort of a similar situation about a year ago. I was in a very bad car accident (car was completely totaled while going 70 on the interstate). Samantha was in the back of the car and was thrown out the back window, broke through the glass and everything. When the car finally stopped I found her running down the median of the interstate. I was terrified but neither of us were hurt (probably should have been). Needless to say she acted a little funny for awhile afterwards but now she has completely forgotten. My mom is always surprised how excited she is to ride in cars still. Anyways, for the first few days all she did was mope around the house. I know she was probably sore. I just let her do what she wanted. In a week or two she was better. IP: Logged |
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susan_cude@hotmail.com Member Posts: 813 |
posted 03-15-2004 02:39 PM
Elizavixen, you were in a car accident going 70! car totaled, and you or your dog wasn't hurt? that's amazing!!!! Ianena, She is probably just very sore, and needs the extra comfort right now. I wouldn't worry too much about her behavior if the vet said she was o.k. just bruised. I would also try to keep things calm around her for a little while, if you are able. I hope she begins to feeling better real soon. Sincerely, Susan IP: Logged |
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2pyrs Member Posts: 30 |
posted 03-15-2004 02:55 PM
Traumatized , yes. Having had her checked out and ruling out any pain you can bet that it well take some time for her to adjust back to her life as it was. I have been there and I want to tell you it is so hard not pick them up and hold them and baby them, big mistake as I found out. Give her a few weeks to feel better and if vet says all is ok and you feel she is ok start to take her for short walks and let her interact with other dogs.Try and I say this with understanding not to hold her to much and don't remind her of the injury by take her in the street or around parking lots and cars. It takes time for them to heal and to go back to how they were and even then they don't return to us as they were totally. One of the problems is she has not been with you very long so she well turn to one who gives her love and care just like a child that has been hurt. To much love can be a bad thing. Boy I hate saying that but how else can I put it. Just think of it as her first day she came home with you or you held her in your hands. Play with her a lot just as you did before the accident. You well find out they are stronger then you may think and tend to just do fine.I could write a book on this but there is only so much room here.That being said give her a hung from us here. Juat my thoughts from where I have been. 2pyrs IP: Logged |
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lanena322 Member Posts: 69 |
posted 03-15-2004 02:55 PM
thank u everyone! i was getting worried about her. Yea, the first night she woke up crying, I let her sleep on my pillow with a blanket. The day after she slept the entire day, woke up maybe once or twice to use the bathroom. Today she kind of ran over to greet me and whined and cried until I picked her up. And id tell her 'poor girl, are u ok' and shed whine and yelp even louder. She always does this after something happends though. Thank u! I thought i was dealing with a traumatized pup here IP: Logged |
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lanena322 Member Posts: 69 |
posted 03-15-2004 03:15 PM
to 2pyrs: hi, i posted the message before I saw yours. Now Im confused, dont know wether to comfort her or let her be. Shes usually fine, will mope around a little but at this point its sometimes that she will whine and cry. The day after she was real bad, would whine if u pick her up or touched her, or looked at her :-) Now shes to the point that she will do it but not as much as before, basically shes whining instead of barking, kind of like a spoiled brat who whines instead of talking. Thanks! IP: Logged |
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Jamiya Member Posts: 1392 |
posted 03-15-2004 04:22 PM
I would try to act normal around her. Comforting a dog that is carrying on reinforces the idea in their heads that there is something to carry on about. It is like rewarding them for whining and being scared. I would just talk to her like there's nothing wrong, etc. Just make sure there really is nothing wrong! Some dogs even learn to fake an injury to get extra attention. It's pretty remarkable!
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lanena322 Member Posts: 69 |
posted 03-15-2004 05:08 PM
Some dogs even learn to fake an injury to get extra attention. It's pretty remarkable!
That is true! Our Border Collie came to us limping, we got him checked out by a vet he was fine. Well while he was limping we totally babied him thinking theres was something wrong with him. And I swear when we would ignore him he'd limp! He was such a good dog, misunderstood but good. I am trying to act normal aroun her but sometimes I feel so bad because she starts shaking so I put her on my lap and wrap her in her blankie and she immediatly falls asleep IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 03-16-2004 10:14 AM
I would think just the amount of soreness she has would make her whine. She wants to get off the bed but knows it will hurt when she jumps down so she asks for help. She may be nervous of people touching her because she fears it will hurt right now. (the boy getting in the vehicle) She also may be very insecure, I would definately give her time to heal physically and be very supportive and nurturing for this time. Keep in mind that it was a scary incident for her during a time when she is developing both physically and emotionally. The things we experience in life shape and mold us, it's not any different for a dog. Patience and understanding is what she needs..and time. IP: Logged |
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