Some brilliant advice from ClaireandDaisy.

Lilli has had a couple of very traumatic days and really needs some space to come around in her own time.

Despite how rubbish her life was, it was all she knew and it's completely understandable for her to be confused and displaying aggression. She's been neglected, is only 2 and potentially having her 3rd litter so I can't imagine she's seen very much in her short life. Bless her.

I've found that dogs I've cared for who have been abused normally react in one of three ways in a new environment.

Some seem almost grateful for rescue, eager to explore the world around them and despite what people may have done still wear their heart on their sleeve and a big grin on their faces.

Others shut down. If they have the option of flight, they will take it but if they don't have an escape route they will just freeze in the hope that the scary thing goes away.

Some will come out fighting. If they are pushed beyond the realms of their comfort zone they will protect themselves using the only things available to them which is a growl or teeth. I think you said she was fine when she first arrived at yours? If that's the case, it sounds like she's overwhelmed, feeling completely pushed out of her comfort zone and is more than likely lashing out through fear.

From her point of view over the last few days her owner has left her with someone while they have gone on holiday, she arrived at your house, she's then gone back to the breeders house where it sounds like she's been thrown into the deep end of family life and met her parents etc. She's had a bath, a trim and ticks pulled from her and now she's on her way back to yours.

She's going to be wondering which way up she is.

I've obviously not met her but from what you've said, in spite of the bites I wouldn't have her labelled as too aggressive just yet. I suspect given some space and time, you will get to meet the 'real' Lilli and I would be very surprised if she is anything like the Lilli you are currently dealing with.

Do you have the space to keep her separate from everyone/everything until she starts to find her feet? I'm also wondering if it would be possible to arrange a home visit by the vet to keep stress to a minimum?

Well done for giving Lilli a chance. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and really hope that it works out for both you and her.

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Well done to you for giving Lilli the chance of a new and better life.


As the others have said I would give her time to settle down if you can somewere quiet were she can just settle and readjust to her new life. She has ahd a lot of changes to her life in the last few days and especially being pregnant will be feeling very stressed out and unsure of herself which may be why she is biting.


We have 2 foster dogs with us at the moment and although they are not being aggressive towards us they have known us and stayed with us before. They are however being aggressive towards my dogs. They have been put into a crate in the corner of the room and have just been given time they are now happy to just lie there sleeping when the iggies are plying and last night we started to introduce the others into the room.

Take things slowly with her and she will hopefully settle down and start to enjoy her new life.

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Sammy you may be gone but your sprit will always live on in the sunbeams R I P Sammy

William- 6/11/03 - 24/3/10
Midge - 8/2/11 - 10-2-11

Well last night was...well...a tough one,Lilli barked all night,which set my lot off barking,which woke the whole house up many times
I've put her in my laundry room with a baby gate to the door so she doesnt feel totally excluded,but everytime she sees anyone she growls and snarls like mad
We are all so scared to go near her at the moment and i know it's gonna take time for her to settle,but i feel awful keeping her in there but i really dont know what to do with her right now,she needs to make a turn around pretty damn fast as i will soon have a litter of 7 puppies to deal with too
I feel so helpless.

Can you not speak to the boy you got her off from and see if he can give you any more history on her?

See if this is something she has been doing all the time? or is it because she may have been ill-treated and is one scared little girl?

Hopefully when you can get her to vets after Bank hols that may also rule out any underlying problems that may be causing her to lash out.

Feel for you as you were just being a good Samaritan.

I really hope it works out for you, but remember that the Dog Trust have a place called the Sanctuary that is a haven for dogs that are unable to cope with the stress of being around people.

I don't want to give up on her at all and i will try and do my best for her...maybe i have bitten off more than i can chew but i have to at least try...i predict lot's of blood,sweat and tears in the coming months,but hey she deserves a chance

I was just thinking about Lilli and wondering how she is doing today?

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