First EVER pictures with Buddy and Hubby!!

[pitc9]

OMG!! I am such a happy happy girl!
As some of you know, We have had Buddy for almost 2 years (will be 2 years on Dec 21st) Buddy has never warmed up to my Hubby.
SLOWLY over time, Buddy has loosened up. He lets Rick pet him... sort of. As long as it's on Buddy's terms and as long as Rick is at least an arm's length away. He has been able to do this for awhile now, but I have never been able to get pictures until now!!



Sierra was getting VERY jealous!!






Oh Sierra.... you are SUCH a drama queen!!!

[Pam]

I am so happy for you! I know how long you have waited for this. I love this picture because Buddy's eyes are closed.

That to me spells T-R-U-S-T! Before you know it your hubby is going to have a Buddy in every sense of the word!

[Cincy'sMom]

What great news!!! How wonderful that your husband has been so patient.

[Sudilar]

Wow, what progress. Your husband is wonderful to work with Buddy til he was ready for more contact!!!!
Great pics!!!

[Tonya]

That is wonderful! It is awesome of your hubby to have the patience too. My husband isn't much of a dog lover, so I know if one of my dogs disliked him, he'd probably try to make me get rid of it.

[4 Dog Mother]

How great that Buddy is finally beginning to trust your husband! And that you got a picture of it. None of my dogs would last that long because they are attention hogs! No matter who is petting who, the others have to try and get in on it!

[pitc9]

Tonya- Buddy has snapped at Rick a few times and had bitten him twice. Both times he bite him, it was on his hand as Rick was reaching to pet Buddy. (never broke the skin) Rick has asked me MANY MANY times to find another home for him. I had called rescues, shelters, etc. and was trying to tell myself that I was really just a foster. Trying to keep from it hurting to bad once Buddy was gone.
My in laws tell me to gid rid of him all the time too.
This has not been easy on anyone. Buddy is stressed out the second Rick walks in the house, Rick's upset because I won't get rid of a dog that does not like him, and I'm stressed out about he entire thing!!!
This has put so much stress on our marriage, it's been very hard for us to stay together!!!
What sucks is that Buddy will have days like when I took the pictures, but then the next day Buddy will just walk past Rick and grunble/growl!!! It's like one HUGE emotional rollercoaster in our house! The only one 100% happy is Sierra!! (Lucky Dog )

[The_Duck]

Originally posted by 4 Dog Mother
How great that Buddy is finally beginning to trust your husband! And that you got a picture of it. None of my dogs would last that long because they are attention hogs! No matter who is petting who, the others have to try and get in on it!

Yes yes. I know what you mean. I've got five dogs myself and sometimes it almost breaks out into a full scale war to see gets the most lovin'.


pitc9 - That's great! I hope things still progress at a steady rate. Buddy will get better on his own time. Tell the hubby to stick with it and good work! Hugs to you all.

[Tonya]

Originally posted by pitc9
Tonya- Buddy has snapped at Rick a few times and had bitten him twice. Both times he bite him, it was on his hand as Rick was reaching to pet Buddy. (never broke the skin) Rick has asked me MANY MANY times to find another home for him. I had called rescues, shelters, etc. and was trying to tell myself that I was really just a foster. Trying to keep from it hurting to bad once Buddy was gone.
My in laws tell me to gid rid of him all the time too.
This has not been easy on anyone. Buddy is stressed out the second Rick walks in the house, Rick's upset because I won't get rid of a dog that does not like him, and I'm stressed out about he entire thing!!!
This has put so much stress on our marriage, it's been very hard for us to stay together!!!
What sucks is that Buddy will have days like when I took the pictures, but then the next day Buddy will just walk past Rick and grunble/growl!!! It's like one HUGE emotional rollercoaster in our house! The only one 100% happy is Sierra!! (Lucky Dog )

Awww, my heart hurts just reading that. I totally feel your pain. My husband and I don't argue much, but when we do, it is about the animals. 99% of our fights are over the dogs. It is really painful for me because I've lived with and love dogs all of my life. I never even noticed any of the "flaws" like digging, fur, poop, etc... It really sucks to constantly hear from him and the inlaws about my dogs.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Angie...a rollocoaster is right. I'm so sorry for the great stress this has placed on your family. Your husband is a sweetheart for hanging in there and trying to make it work. I hope for you all that you have LOTS more days like this one! Good job BUddy

[K9soul]

Angie, such touching pictures, and a heart wrenching situation for you. I can relate to a small degree, as Tasha does NOT like my brother-in-law, Donnie. Donnie loves dogs and every time he comes over he tries to woo Tasha into just letting him touch her, but she snarls and barks and raises her hackles at him every time. My other brother-in-law Daniel she accepts and though she is a bit suspicious and barks at first, she eventually warms up to him and will even give him a kiss or two and let him touch her. I think it's partly because Daniel is more laid back about it and he's willing to just accept it if she doesn't want to come by him, where as Donnie will just keep trying and trying to win her over, and somehow it makes her more suspicious and upset.

I feel so bad for him because he will ask me why she hates him so much and he tries so hard. I wish he would just stop trying, because I think that is part of the problem, he's just trying too hard and pushing the issue too much. I can't imagine how difficult it would be if she were that way with my husband, and the strife it would cause.

I very much hope and pray that things will get easier, I know how your heart must feel so torn in two.

[K9karen]

Geesh, I'm so sorry that the situation with Buddy has put such a stress on your marriage. How hard it would be to relinquish Buddy (again) cause the poor dear must have been through some terrible experiences in his past. I know that those good ole GSD's are as sharp as tacks, and I'm working hard on some of Klo's issues too. It must be awful scary for your hubby never to know from day to day how Buddy's going to react, but, despite everything, he sounds like a very patient guy, so Bless him for that! (not to mention really good looking..does that count?)

[shais_mom]

aaww what cute pics
I am sorry you have had such a hard time thru this. It is never easy when to people have such passion for opposite things. (I think that is what I want to say....) That's too bad that you're in laws don't support you.
My sister's dog is the friendliest dog albeit not the brightest bulb in the box, but he is terrified of my dad. My dad has never done anything to him - is a big dog lover - my dog (both that I have had/have) can't get enough of Grandpa. We think that maybe he was abused by someone before my sister got him (from the H.S) that looked like or sounded like my dad. He doesn't growl or anything tho - he just stays away from him. The only time he has ever come up to him was when Scooby had to pee very very very badly - which was impressive b/c he is over 5 years old and still pees in the house. The only other person my sister has found that he doesn't care for is a young black neighbor boy. They don't know why but when he is around Scooby growls and his hackles get all raised.

Goodluck to you and hubby and Buddy. ( Sierra doesn't sound like she needs luck )

[chocolatepuppy]

Sure is a sad situation for you. Good thing your husband has patience! Hopefully with a little more time it will work out!

[EssTer]

What a great news I´m so happy about you Those are really great pics