{{Suzi}} It does sound like the dog trainer is taking it in stride at least.

Oh Suzi, how stressful. Keeping my fingers crossed that it's all no big deal.

askye, glad you had a good mix of things at work. Be patient with yourself, your speed will likely pick up as you get familiar with the store and how things work.

Met up with my boss yesterday and let him know that I'll be looking for a new job. We both know it's not working out, so it wasn't that big a deal. I have one job to apply to tonight and have a networking happy hour in early December. I'd like to make a new start at the beginning of the year, but I'm not holding my breath on that one.

I've already checked with my insurance agent to check my coverage and was assured that not only am I covered, but that they don't drop people over dog bite claims unlike many other agencies.

I've also been researching animal control policies in my county. All bites are supposed to be reported within 12 hours and the dog would be quarantined for 10 days. But I can't find if that is an in-home quarantine or if they hold him at the pound or what. Uggghhh. Kelly doesn't get home until 8 and if the gal who was bit hasn't reported the bite, then we really should call before 9:30.

Thankfully over half the people I work with have taken this week off so work is ssssllllloooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.

Suzi, I know how stressful this is, but I don't think you need to be the one to call in the bite. You know Jack has had his rabies shot, and that would be the reason for the quarantine (which would be at animal control). I also think that because the trainer was at her place of work, there is a chance you might not be liable for the bite. I think it is great if you pay the doctor's bill, that's because you are a good human being.

And now he just snapped at CJ, giving him a good tooth scrape - no puncture.

I've called the vet and their suggestion is doggie prozac so he has an appt at 6:30. I also found his muzzle. I'm just....wtfdog?

Oh, bonus, the vet's office texted Kelly confirming the appt because she is the name on his file so then she calls me to ask what is up. I had just been crying again and didn't do that great a job of saying it isn't a quick conversation, just want to get him some Prozac...cause...ummm...just cause.

OMG, Jack is such a snuggle 95% of the time, fearful/agressive but manageable about 4.7% of the time but then....that .3%.

I love his vet - I'll ask her advice on the notification thing. If our conversation create a need for her to report, so be it. I trust her to do what is best.

California allows in-home quarantine to animals especially when they are vaccinated and symptom free.

I'd definitely work on counterconditioning and training with him. Fear biters are difficult because they give fewer warning signs that most people see.

I'm doubtful she could hold you liable.

Oh jeez, Suzi. I'm so sorry for you and for Jack (and the woman at the store of course). I agree with Sparky that I don't think you need to escalate anything, and I hope things don't go further than the medical bills and some more focused training.

And just saw the update. What a tough situation. I hope his trainer can really help you.

I hope his trainer can really help you.

Once we get past this weekend, I'm going to have Kelly call his trainer and ask for some one on one appointments focused on the fear/aggression thing. Though, honestly, last time we did a one on one for this issue, he never showed any fear or aggression. Made it hard to come up with strategies to train him.

I have CJ off picking up Cory from public transportation so I can explain it all to him since it is his daughter coming into our home for the next 5 days and he needs to know what is going on and what I'm putting in motion to counter things. Kelly doesn't get home until 8, so she will be the last to get the full story.

Man, today started out so chill.

I'm just....wtfdog?

You are, remember, his human, his everything, and he can read your anxiety, so he's probably feeling some, too. If you can give him some petting time, it would probably help soothe both of your raw nerves a bit?