My frenchie attacked me!

[FroxerMom]

[MENTION=3191]FroxerMom[/MENTION]
The boys were great yesterday and today! I was hosing off the net to clean our pool and my three boys started fighting (they hate the hose) but I separated Fred out of fear he would get more aggressive and then everyone was fine.
I separated them for breakfast and dinner yesterday- Fred went in the dining room with a baby gate across the room and Henry & Giz ate together in the kitchen.
My finger feels extremely numb at the finger tip! It went from throbbing/waking me up in the middle of the night due to pain to loss of feeling. I know I’m gonna lose my nails but it’s just strange. Attached are two photos from 5 mins ago haha.
How did the tour of the new vet go? Ugh yes my frenchies in the past hated other dogs. Everyone would come over to pet them while we were on walks and I’d ask them not to if they had a dog (it was very bad) my vet back then had explained to me that the frenchies grew up in a pack mentality and only accepted other members of their pack. If you can break her aggression now that’s ideal!

Yikes! Get thee to a doctor! If only to reassure you. The loss of feeling is worrisome! Like someone else mentioned, make sure you don't have an infection brewing or a broken bone. It is awesome that you are taking care to make some changes and separate dogs at feeding times, but don't forget to take of of you too!

 

[FroxerMom]

It was actually the behaviorist who was somewhat negative. She is a specialist vet who completed a residency in behavioral issues so she can prescribe meds as well as offer training advice. The trainer (not a vet) was more positive and we left our first session with her feeling more hopeful. In terms of Daphne, it probably depends on what motivates her dislike of other dogs. If it's a fear based response, training may be helpful. I'm guessing it might be since she initially attacked Sox and now has adjusted and is relaxed around him. But I'm no expert by any means, which I continue to discover every time Gracie throws us a curve ball.

The new vet office I'm going to use has a trainer, so I will definitely inquire. Daphne has blossomed into such an amazing girl in the few months we've had her. If I can just get her to not wig out when she sees other dogs, her quality of life would improve even further. I'm sad I can't bring her with me to the pet supply store or places that welcome dogs (there are tons of food truck and outdoor areas they are welcome where I live). But I guess I should also focus on the fact that she seems very content to just hop right into her crate when it's time for us to leave the house without her.

Thanks for the info!

 

[GraciesMom]

The new vet office I'm going to use has a trainer, so I will definitely inquire. Daphne has blossomed into such an amazing girl in the few months we've had her. If I can just get her to not wig out when she sees other dogs, her quality of life would improve even further. I'm sad I can't bring her with me to the pet supply store or places that welcome dogs (there are tons of food truck and outdoor areas they are welcome where I live). But I guess I should also focus on the fact that she seems very content to just hop right into her crate when it's time for us to leave the house without her.

Thanks for the info!

Based on how you've described it, my guess is that it's something that can be worked on and resolved.

 

[Frenchie Grrrl]

[MENTION=3191]FroxerMom[/MENTION]
The boys were great yesterday and today! I was hosing off the net to clean our pool and my three boys started fighting (they hate the hose) but I separated Fred out of fear he would get more aggressive and then everyone was fine.
I separated them for breakfast and dinner yesterday- Fred went in the dining room with a baby gate across the room and Henry & Giz ate together in the kitchen.
My finger feels extremely numb at the finger tip! It went from throbbing/waking me up in the middle of the night due to pain to loss of feeling. I know I’m gonna lose my nails but it’s just strange. Attached are two photos from 5 mins ago haha.
How did the tour of the new vet go? Ugh yes my frenchies in the past hated other dogs. Everyone would come over to pet them while we were on walks and I’d ask them not to if they had a dog (it was very bad) my vet back then had explained to me that the frenchies grew up in a pack mentality and only accepted other members of their pack. If you can break her aggression now that’s ideal!

Years ago, my same finger was injured after getting slammed in a car door. It was broken at the tip and I did end up losing feeling in it, due to the fact that it was in a brace and not being used. I would talk to your doctor, but my finger ended up being just fine after a little PT.

The agressivness/fear around water is thought to be linked to the rabies vaccine. I would consider taking to a homeopathic vet and see if they could find a remedy that could help. Sometimes, Thuja is used, but it varies, based on the individual dog.