For my therapists friends that read this blog here's my clinical Analysis: Symptoms are consistent with Adjustment Disorder with mixed disturbance of mood and conduct. Stressor that induced symptoms is likely a major change in family system with upcoming arrival of baby sister to a previous only dog family. I have noticed an overall increase in regressive behaviors including clingyness, difficulty separating from caregivers, increase in behavioral problems and difficultly regulating emotions.
This is evidenced by two specific incidents of regressing to behaviors from puppy hood, including getting a hold of a diaper and tearing it up (don't worry no babies in this house yet, so was clean and rolled up and I am sure it looked like a toy I must of brought home for her).
and running away for a brief period of time today. I was about to leave for our baby shower, I'm 9 months pregnant and am chasing Rory around the neighborhood! Usually we can open the front door and she knows not to leave our front yard and stays close to us and comes back inside when I call her. We have had little to no problems with this since she was a puppy. Today was a whole different story, front yard priveleges will be restricted for the time being. Other ways to address these issues will be to increase special time and positive attention for appropriate behaviors.
I of course am really just kidding with most of this post. All these things did happen and I do feel like Rory can sense change around her. Even thought I did want to kill her today when I was chasing her around the neighborhood, she is a sweet dog overall and has brought much enjoyment to our family, I know her and Ava will be good pals. I am a big animal lover and I hope Ava might enjoy them too, There's something special about your first dog and I am glad Ava will have that experience with Rory.
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