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Re: kernal

  • I second.
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  • Aw, thanks. I've missed you guys!

    I had to take a break but I'm going to try to come back. Just dealing with a lot with the MIL and FIL drinking situation. We no longer speak to MIL. It's almost a nice relief. SIL and her 2 yr old son moved out of their house and in with us for the time being. Binny is scared of the 2 yr old so she's growled and barked at him a few times. Thats been a blast. There is a light at the end of the tunnel though. SIL is buying a house and will hopefully be moved in by mid July!

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  • erbur78erbur78 member
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    imageNewQueen:
    I second.

    I third this.  And, I'm really sorry about the family stuff, but it sounds like you have set boundaries (which is good). I've missed seeing pictures of Binny...2 year olds can be a bit much for the pups on occasion! 

  • imageerbur78:

    imageNewQueen:
    I second.

    I third this.  And, I'm really sorry about the family stuff, but it sounds like you have set boundaries (which is good). I've missed seeing pictures of Binny...2 year olds can be a bit much for the pups on occasion! 

    I'll have to dig out a pic of her to post. I haven't taken much lately with everything going on but I have a few :)

    Really hoping she isn't like this if we ever decide to have our own kids!

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  • imageKernel14:
    imageerbur78:

    imageNewQueen:
    I second.

    I third this.  And, I'm really sorry about the family stuff, but it sounds like you have set boundaries (which is good). I've missed seeing pictures of Binny...2 year olds can be a bit much for the pups on occasion! 

    I'll have to dig out a pic of her to post. I haven't taken much lately with everything going on but I have a few :)

    Really hoping she isn't like this if we ever decide to have our own kids!

    Its different if the child stats out small and harmless nd grows into a two year old.  

  • Kernel I'm glad things seem to be looking up and that you were able to remove toxic people out of your lives (if only for the time being until she gets better). I hope everything continues to get better and MIL/FIL are able to turn things around.
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    imageKernel14:
    imageerbur78:

    imageNewQueen:
    I second.

    I third this.  And, I'm really sorry about the family stuff, but it sounds like you have set boundaries (which is good). I've missed seeing pictures of Binny...2 year olds can be a bit much for the pups on occasion! 

    I'll have to dig out a pic of her to post. I haven't taken much lately with everything going on but I have a few :)

    Really hoping she isn't like this if we ever decide to have our own kids!

    Its different if the child stats out small and harmless nd grows into a two year old.  

    Ditto this.  My dogs are great with Emma.  But they are still wary of other kids and I'm hesitant with my one dog with any kids...but I know he wouldn't lay a paw or tooth on Emma.  He is protective of her. 

  • Thanks, everyone! I'm really looking forward to July when we can have our house back and DH and I can focus on our own lives.

    Also glad to hear that about everyone's animals. I will keep my fingers crossed that Binny behaves the same way and will be protective of our kids like she is of us. Here she is hanging out with her tongue out, as usual! (sorry if this ends up being huge..i have no clue how to shrink it)

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  • erbur78erbur78 member
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    Awww...Binny!  I would agree with all of the PP comments about pups and kids. If a dog suddenly goes from a DINK household to one with a toddler around, it is a different adjustment than when a newborn comes home. They adapt to the newborn more quickly, and as the child grows, the dog's tolerance/acceptance of toddler noises also adapts. 
  • We actually took a trip to the UPenn behaviorist because on day 1 she snapped at him and caught him on the face. I don't think she intentionally bit him because she didn't lunge towards him..she jerked her head back in an effort to get away and just got him on the forehead. I think of the everyone, I was the most traumatized. They gave us some things to work on with her to train her to remove herself from a situation when she's scared instead of sitting there growling/barking. It's a work in progress.

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  • glad to hear you guys are making changes.  my mil situation is still in a drastic downward spiral.  at least dh has admitted she needs help- that is a huge step.

    good luck with everything!

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  • imageering1115:

    glad to hear you guys are making changes.  my mil situation is still in a drastic downward spiral.  at least dh has admitted she needs help- that is a huge step.

    good luck with everything!

    We should talk. Your DH sounds like he could probably be best friends with my DH.

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