- Jan 10, 2013
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- Mabel (20??-2017) Ariel
Welcome! Daisy sounds very much like our Mabel. When you are used to "play machines" like we were, this was a rough transition. I seemed to think Mabel was missing something because she never played or barked. [MENTION=1209]savemejeebus[/MENTION] is right, after a while she may warm up to your routine and undergo a change, but she may never be what you expected from a dog. That said, you will also warm up to her routine and love her even more!Thanks folks. She's really quite adorable, but definitely not like any dog I've known. She hanging out on the front lanai of her own accord this morning getting some sunshine. Maybe she'd like a smaller chew toy, she was picking up bits of sticks out there.
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Not knowing about Daisy's past I think her behavior may indicate she never had an opportunity to play with toys. Mabel is completely disinterested too. When I put treats in a Kong, she ignores it--unless it's peanut butter. We had to stop that because when she licks anything like that for too long, the stuffing comes out of her nose--a huge mess. We took her to Petco and let her walk the toy aisle and bought anything she seemed to like. Nope. That didn't work either. What we found is a large section of elk antler. It is the only thing she likes. She plays keep-away for about 3 minutes, then retreats to a quiet place and chews for about 20 minutes--and not every day. Her extreme facial features, while part of her charm, don't give her much stamina for any kind of activity.
This has been an adjustment for us (having had boxers and bullmastiffs) but she has never met a stranger on two legs--and has a legion of followers here in town--including the pizza delivery guy who asks for her every time he makes a delivery.
Daisy has an advantage in that she has a fur sister who might demonstrate how to play. Give her time. Keep us updated on her progress. We don't regret for a minute adopting Mabel. Thanks for giving Daisy a home where she will be loved and cared for. As you all get to know each other you will find there is nothing being owned by a bulldog!