Teething problems

Coco has been here for 3 days now - though it feels like she has been here forever, and I think that is half of the problem! It is really hard for me to remember that she has been through so much in the past week, and that her life has changed so much, and she needs time to just step-back and relax.

She has found a great friend in my cousin's dog, Ozzy. He is a working cocker, 2 years old and so sweet!

I thought she was very easy-going, taking everything in her stride and enjoying her new life. I think for the most part, this is true, but I think I have taken it too far and expected too much from her.

She had a bath on Monday morning, then came to the local pub for the day with me and some friends. She spent some time with her new friend, Paddy, and I think she generally really enjoyed it.

That evening she seemed a bit stressed and worried though, she couldn't settle and just wasn't happy. I think she was just a bit upset and overwhelmed, and I probably rushed her into too many new situations. I want to socialise her and introduce her to new things but I need to slow down and let her do it in her own time.



I'm also noticing that she is now getting more insecure with strangers. She is certainly not aggressive, she just barks in a defensive way. She just needs her confidence building. I've hung treats on the door so when people come in the house, they give her some food and hopefully she'll associate new people with good things.

She will be going to the vets tomorrow, I think she has a UTI and also Cold Tail - http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/coldtail.html
I'm just praying that there is nothing wrong with her back or nervous system.

Poor girl! Fingers crossed she will be feeling better soon! I start a new job at a kennels on Thursday, and she can come with me, but I think I'm going to leave her with my Mum for a quiet day to relax and enjoy her new life.

Fingers crossed she will be feeling better soon. She is such an amazing dog and she is so sweet and kind, she loves other dogs and I already can't imagine life without her.