Re: Dog is limping

He sounds like such an intelligent, wise dog!

It's true that dogs do live in the moment and release emotions much quicker than humans ... however, they do remember and will still carry unresolved emotions in their energetic field. To be separated from the original owner at 6 months would have been quite traumatic. It would be similar to a 3-4 year old child being removed from his parent to another family without understanding why. And then (understandably) for you and your son to be feeling fearful around him for a while ... he would have picked that up too.

From what I understand about dog psychology, dogs start getting very attached from age 3 months onwards, that's why it's best to pick up a puppy between 10 and 12 weeks old. With my first dog, we didn't get him until he was just gone past 4 months and up until that time, he had been crated with his sister who he had grown very close to. I had to do quite a bit of emotional work with him ... the Bach flower remedies and some homeopathics really worked well, plus making sure he had lots of contact and social play with other dogs. Once we got dog 2, all became much better.

I don't know why he is sitting and not moving - it could be that he feels physically weak and needs to rest .. but it could also be that he is misreading your commands. I did see an episode of the Dog Whisperer where Cesar Millan used his special understanding to keep a dog focused moving forward who was afraid of walking at times. You might have to consider different tactics. Try not to feel frustrated when he doesn't move, maybe you could just patiently wait with him and see if that changes his actions. Another tactic is to refocus him altogether by finding a toy he really likes - but only take it out with you on walks. When you want him to get up, place the toy a small distance away so that he has to move in order to get it.

The most important part is to firstly get him checked over physically, because there might be a simple reason for all of this. And if it's a physical problem then once that is corrected, he will probably change and if not, then using an animal behaviour specialist or watching some Cesar Millan will give you different strategies to work with. Another option is to find a good animal communicator to tune into any issues that don't seem apparent.

Try not to worry too much (I know this is difficult because I sense you have grown really fond of him) - because he will be picking this up and it may trigger fear in him. Dogs don't pick up specific issues, they pick up emotions - so the more you can relax the better.

Just tell yourself that there is a solution to every problem and that you will figure this out. And you will.

As to the vet you pointed out in the other post, he does sound well qualified. Animals do respond very well to chiro and accupunture.

I know the financial part is a concern, however, if you get him well at this stage (and you are already feeding him so well!), then you will find that you will limit costs for the future and be making a serious investment in a loving and joyful future with your fur angel.

The amount of love (and I assure you it will grow more and more) you will receive and experience over the years to come will be worth every $ spent. It's not every day that someone gets to experience unconditional love - unless you have a dog that is!

Keep me posted Susan, and if there's anything else I or others can help you with, be sure to post on this forum. Curezone has a wonderful community of animal lovers and we are all happy to share with you what we know.

(((Hugs from my Heart)))

Maya