Yes. I think it’s honestly a combo of doggie PTSD and age but it just sucks and my fucking mouth hurts! After he did it I felt with my tongue and my upper lip was split in half. The little bugger only has like 7 teeth left! I just really hope the behavioral therapist can offer some solutions.
― Benson and the Jets (ENBB), Thursday, 31 January 2019 23:50 (five years ago) link
yeah but srsly big changes for the guy imo <3
― david waster phallus (darraghmac), Thursday, 31 January 2019 23:53 (five years ago) link
:-(
so sorry to hear that. my little guy and i do a fair amount of play-fighting, and he likes to bite my nose. i never worry about him really biting me, but he's getting older too, and the thought has crossed my mind - what would i do next if he actually bit me?
― the late great, Friday, 1 February 2019 00:51 (five years ago) link
Aw, V hopefully he never will. I grew up with dogs and plenty got older than B and I’ve never experienced this before. I do think this is a combo of doggie PTSD and old age. I cried on the phone to my therapist about it today, “But he’s my *sniff* little *sniff* cuddle buddy!” :/
― Benson and the Jets (ENBB), Saturday, 2 February 2019 01:40 (five years ago) link
well, he is, isn’r he? i think you should give him another chance. can they medicate him?
― the late great, Saturday, 2 February 2019 06:27 (five years ago) link
my friends/family have had experience with dog old age and dementia-type symptoms and that is definitely an option. not a given that it’d work, but worth trying. he’s your little dude, he’s just in a different place in life
― mh, Saturday, 2 February 2019 07:44 (five years ago) link
Oh I’m not giving up on him or anything!!! I was only sad because it’s hard when he growls now and given that this was so recent I’m a little afraid and that’s not a great feeling.
― Benson and the Jets (ENBB), Saturday, 2 February 2019 08:46 (five years ago) link
Thinking of you! I been there. It sucks. Hugs
― nathom, Saturday, 2 February 2019 11:52 (five years ago) link
really sorry to hear about that, E. did you go to the doggy therapist yet? did they have any useful tips?
― Karl Malone, Saturday, 2 February 2019 17:24 (five years ago) link
holy shit E I'm so sorry, that is so stressful and jarring
― vision joanna newsom (Stevie D(eux)), Monday, 4 February 2019 14:21 (five years ago) link
Aw, thanks guys. Stevie - it really has been. Waiting for a call back from the behavior lady so hopefully will know more soon.
― Benson and the Jets (ENBB), Monday, 4 February 2019 20:28 (five years ago) link
Benson has a buddy! Meet Ralphie:
https://imgur.com/a/os08Pui
― Benson and the Jets (ENBB), Friday, 15 October 2021 18:30 (two years ago) link
Hi Ralphie! (I didn't see the image? does this work?)
https://i.imgur.com/q2N1ev5.jpeg
― StanM, Friday, 15 October 2021 18:37 (two years ago) link
Dammit I thought I couldn’t see it just cause I was on my phone. Will check my laptop.
― Benson and the Jets (ENBB), Friday, 15 October 2021 18:41 (two years ago) link
I’m clearly out of practice posting.
Thanks for fixing, StanM!
Benson is 12 next month (how?!) and Ralphie is 8 months and the puppiest puppy I've ever met. He's the biggest rascal but a real sweetheart. They are . . . best frenemies.
― Benson and the Jets (ENBB), Friday, 15 October 2021 18:47 (two years ago) link
Awww. Glad to meet you, Ralphie.
― emil.y, Friday, 15 October 2021 19:27 (two years ago) link
:)
He’s from Basildon just like Depeche Mode. Vince was a contender for the name but Ralphie was more fitting.
― Benson and the Jets (ENBB), Friday, 15 October 2021 19:38 (two years ago) link