GreyhoundGirl Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I'm house sitting for a friend who has 6 dogs. They're all lovely. We got here Friday and Molly, my normally outgoing, self-confident girl is not acting like herself. She's not hanging out with the rest of us but rather choosing to either go crate herself in the basement or lay on the bed on the bedroom. Also, rather than free feeding I'm having to feed meals twice a day and she's eating almost nothing. I'm here until Friday. Is this her adjusting to a new pack in a strange house? Something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 It's probably just the adjustment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Yes. Strange place, strange dogs. Who wouldn't be a little freaked out? Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnsliz Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Since I assume you are at Molly's house,.. How is the weather there? Are there fireworks going off in the neighborhood? My Birdie acts that way when fireworks/thunderstorms are happening. Hopefully she is just adjusting to a new person and routine. Quote <p>Finn, Wink, Birdie, Snap and SmokeyJG Quicknfast 7/25/99-5/16/08, JG Quickwink 7/25/99-9/22/13, Iruska SweetDuv 7/19/03-11/9/16, Delbar 6/11/11 and Catahoula Smokey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 She's probably just adjusting... Does she have any food sensitivities? I would feed her something extra yummy just to get some food in her belly. Usually when we have visitors they catch on pretty quick that my two aren't fed kibble and they go in hunger strike until I add in some extra yumminess so it's fair Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 If Molly isn't used to having so many friends around 24/7 she might be feeling a bit overwhelmed. New house, new rules, new habits - just a bit too much for her right away. See if she'll eat in her crate when it's quiet and she's feeling relaxed. Then just let her be until she decides she's ready to join in. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I know I would be going nuts if 6 extra people showed up. Show her some extra love and I bet she'll be back to her old self soon. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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