I just wanted to give an update on the reading Nancy did...
I emailed her a few questions...
When you were saying you think he doesn't trust me 100% now, could it possibly be because I put him in his kennel to eat instead of letting him outside with the girls (I feed raw). If so, could you convey to him or let me know how to tell him I don't do it because I don't trust him, I do it because I want everyone to be safe. Not only for us but for him as well.
And does he feel any better since we talked Sunday? And does he feel my husband acts any differently now? (he is really trying to be more patient and understanding)
And then just a couple of questions in general...
Why does he insist on giving his paw when we consistently tell him no
Is there anything he would like to do, anything that makes him happy
Does he like to be groomed
He's always slept with me in the morning when my husband has went to work, since the bite he hasn't...why?
She called me yesterday afternoon and we spoke...
As far as the feeding, it's got nothing to do with that at all. It's just he FEELS I don't trust him. Just a feeling, not a physical action.
Feels worry and distrust from me since the bite.
I was his anchor in life. Need to get that feeling back.
No difference since our talk, still very sad.
Issue with Mark is not a big deal, has just accepted him the way he is.
The paw, saw this right away. It's a reassurance compulsion, like a ritual or routine. It's reinforcement (do you love me, tell me you love me).
Nothing in particular he would like to do, likes to be home, home is comfort .
I could take him for walks just him and I but really doesn't want to go any where away from home.
Didn't get anything from the grooming question, just feels nails going down his back, he likes that.
The bed question, he feels on the outside now. Like I'm not comfortable with him (one good thing...he did come and sleep with me this morning:D)
I did order some essences from Green Hope Farm's Animal Wellness Collection
I picked out the ones I thought he would need (Anxiety, Caretaker, Neediness) and when I talked to them they agreed with those and added one more-Golden Armor (I couldn't find where it was on their site).
She said hopefully these will help him feel more comfortable and have less anxiety and worry. She didn't see him just feeling better on his own-without some help.
So I'm hoping that between the essence and my working with him he will start to feel better soon.
If you have time, could you say a little prayer for the both of us? thanx (and thanks for listening:))