We discovered over the course of these past 4 weeks with Sadie that she came to us with 2 different infections and hookworms. My poor girl! She was really suffering and we didn't know it. It explains her behavior, especially with me. She had been jumping and trying to nip me in the face and would not stop no matter what I did. Thinking it was behavioral, I kept looking up how to stop a puppy from jumping and nipping, trying the methods and not getting any results. It was like a horror show. I thought I'd gotten another Brut and his aggression. I was terrified. Slowly I came to learn that when Sadie needed something, this was the behavior she would use to get what she was looking for. It was so frustrating! As soon as we noticed there was more going on and she started getting treatment, her whole demeanor changed. She is still a nippy, jumpy puppy, but she has quit jumping in my face. Not to mention the sleep she is finally getting. She was hardly getting any sleep those first few weeks, as she would get up when I move. And of course, now that she is sleeping deeply, her mood is so much softer.
I had no idea, Sadie had these infections and her behavior mimicked that of aggression and I honestly didn't know if we could keep her, especially with her attacking Chevy. Somewhere inside I knew there was a good girl, she had proven it. And I was so scared and upset that I didn't know if I could handle another aggressive dog. If it wasn't for the faith that a certain person at the animal shelter put in us and had spoken on our behalf, I may have given up. And I'm so glad I didn't. I wish we could've have discovered her infections sooner, but I'm just glad we found out when we did. My poor girl! She is one tough cookie, I'll tell you that much. Thank God, she is getting better and better.
If that wasn't enough, I saw Brut while in a dream-like state last night. He was as clear as day just standing there looking at me. I could almost touch him. That was such a good sign, telling me everything would be OK.