Jumpy Dog 1 week past implant

Hi Everyone,

My Dear Old Dad is planning on watching my 40 lb, knee height wheaton terrier 1 week after he has his pacemaker/defib replaced.

My dad and my dog love each other, but my dog is a real jumper. Everytime he sees my 80 year old father he jumps on him. Everytime my dad sits down, he jumps on the couch next to him to be petted.

My dad says, no worries, it won't be a problem, he just can't lift anything. But I am very worried about his new leads being yanked out by my dog when Ike (the dog) jumps up on him or tries to sit on his lap.

I feel like I should cancel the vacation. Basically I want validation that my dad shouldn't be looking after my 40 lb dog (his is only 14 lbs.) Or, if I shouldn't worry, then folks telling me that a jumpy wheaton won't hurt my dad. I've been searching the net but have just found the usual 'no swimming for 8 weeks' type stuff

Thank you for your time!

4 Comments

I didn't want my own dog

by jane32 - 2012-02-26 07:02:19

jumping on me (and she is only a 4kg) miniature dachshund. Also considering your fathers age, I,m not sure,if its a good idea. But If he feels its okay, then let him do it. I know a lot of the more mature men who let nothing slow them down will have their opinions and maybe they are a better judge. Could you not leave your dog somewhere else, in a kennels or with a friend. It seems a shame to give up a holiday.

Good luck

Agree

by golden_snitch - 2012-02-27 04:02:41

Hi!

I agree with the others, let him take care of the dog. Maybe his recovery will even be faster, because he's got company and someone to take care of. Will surely take his mind off of the defib. And besides, are you sure he's getting new leads? Leads are supposed to last much longer than a pacer unit, so they usually only replace the unit.

Best wishes
Inga

80 could be the new 60

by howdoyoumendabrokenheart - 2012-02-27 12:02:25

You really have to base this off of how your father is healthwise. A few well placed "NO NO" will stop the dog and I don't think the dog will constantly jump on him all day long. After a while I think the dog will just calm down. Go ahead and take the vacation. Just check on Dad often. After a day or two you should be able to gauge if everything is ok. Better yet leave the dog a day or two earlier, while you are still home so if there are issues you can change your mind then. Good luck and I hope you Dad recovers quickly. (oh yeah I was scared to death about the leads but I hear they come out more due to faulty implanting than to patient movements.)

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by jimkirschvink - 2012-02-27 12:02:59

Your dog probably won't hurt dear old dad. To train a dog not to jump on people, put a choker collar on, have the leash go under your foot, and encourage them to jump up. When they do, yank the head down, say NO, then act normal again. You will be surprised how well this works!

It will hurt your dad more if you don't let him take care of the dog!

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