Iyana
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This black female was living in Rhode Island with Tracy and her family.
She passed away on September 17, 2007. Iyana had a rare infliction when she was weeks old. She lived with the family for several months with no problems, then on the 17th, she unexpectedly had complications and died.
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September 18, 2007 -
Laura,
It's finally setting in that Iyana isn't comming home. It's also so darn quiet and my son seems to be occupied by the tv instead of playing and running around chasing Iyana. This is so terrible that I don't know what to do with myself right now. I am considering another pup sooner rather than later. I have a big hole in my heart right now and I'm thinking it would be easier if there were another pup in the house. My concerns are who has pups right now and how are they cared for? I know how you raise dobes and Iyana was perfect. Do they crate train them like you did, socialized etc? As for ear cropping and shipping goes, am I responsible for that again? Also, any pictures of any female black/rust available would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Tracy
September 20, 2007 -
It's scary but last night my son looked out the window, pointed to the sky and said "nana". That's what he called her. My jaw hit the floor. That was only the second time he said her name since she hasn't been here. Funny how they are smarter than we think at this age.
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June 1, 2007 - Hi Laura- First of all I'd like to thank you not only for blessing us with our wonderful addition to the family, but for raising such well tempered dobes. Iyana went to the vet yesterday, and was spoiled rotten. Not only because my step mother works there, but because she is so well behaved already. The Doctor said she looked great and will see her again monday for her suture removal. Luckily, unlike Texas, RI isn't really humid yet, so her ears are not gooey at all, and she seems to be adjusting better than I had expected. The first night here is the only night she whimpered and that was only for about 30 minutes. The past 2 nights have been perfect. Hutch my husband brings her out at 11pm then in her crate and we don't hear a peep out of her until 5:30am for our morning jog. We have to keep her on a run because she is still small enough to fit through the pickets in the fence, but hopefully not for long! It is a big adjustment trying to take care of my son who is only 18 months and Iyana. He gets very freaked out and cries when she starts running her laps, gets to close to his face and jumps. He doesn't understand yet that she just wants to play. The house breaking is also a bit stressful I have to be honest. I can be a fanatic and I'm trying to roll with it. Any suggestions would be great! Like I had said before it's been about 10 years since I last had a pup. Any suggestions from you having 2 young ones would be helpful! All in all, she is such a sweet girl and I have gotten nothing but compliments and amazement about her personality and temperament! Thank You, Tracy, Hutch, Landon & Iyana
Tracy,
Glad to hear all is going pretty well. Potty training is just something that you have to stay on top of. I often hear owners tell me that as long as they take the pup out every hour, they don't seem to have problems in that respect. That may be hard to do with a little one around that needs your full attention, so for the hours in the day when you can't stay on top of her, I am not against crating. Bet you have noticed she doesn't mess there. That means she has an understanding that it is not acceptable in that space. I have also heard to designate a room to be hers. My laundry room works well as it is tiled. I noticed with her that she could go 2 to 3 hours in there with free run and not potty. The space was small enough for her to realize she didn't want to mess in it, I guess. Not to say that she went accident free in there, though.
As for the playfulness and your little one not liking it, you need to work with both your child and Iyana. Iyana needs to be handled by you and sort of forced to calm down when you bring her close to him. He will be more accepting of her if she is not crazy every time she approaches him. What helped with my daughter when she was about his age, is that it is okay to push the pup down or off her. It won't hurt Iyana, but he may not be big enough now that she is bigger to make much difference and it might encourage her to play. Guess the biggest thing is you making her understand that he needs her in a calmer state. When he gets older/bigger, it will get better. He also needs to get use to her. That will also come with time.
Hope that helps some!?
Awesome pictures! Too cute! Thanks!
Laura
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May 23, 2007 - Here's a pic with her crown and other pics taken morning before she separated from the other two siblings.
May 23, 2007 -
Oh she looks adorable! I spoke with Dr. Shaffer today and she was saying that it may be better if you kept Iyana until the sutures were taken out.
And also for her back leg to have a little more time to "resolve". Thanks -- Tracy
Pictures of the leg problem :
May 23, 2007 -
Hi Laura-
Sorry for being a pain, I'm getting a little antsy! Can ya tell? Geesh, this is about as bad as anticipating a baby! Are we still on for a pick up tomorrow?!
Thanks talk to you soon!
Tracy
RESPONSE:
I am fine with tomorrow IF you read my last email and everything is okay with you on the back leg hair issue ---
Iyana is doing great! She looks more mature now with the crown on her! Another "issue" popped up, but it is not on her head. She has an area of fur that has thinned out on her back leg. Dr. Schaffer was suppose to test the area and let me know what is going on. Her initial suspicion was that it was related to the whole ordeal she went through. That is my only hesitation regarding shipping her tomorrow. I am going to take a pic and send to you so you can see. Dr. Schaffer doesn't work on Tuesdays so I couldn't talk to her yesterday. I left a message at the desk to have her call me today. Other than that, I am comfortable with shipping her if you can handle the after care on the ears.
As soon as I hear from the vet, I will let you know. Or, you could call up there and talk to her yourself. It might put your mind and my vet's mind at ease. I don't think she is too keen on me shipping her without the reassurance that she is set up for after care on your end.
Talk later!
Laura
May 20, 2007 -
Tracy -
Great news. I took Iyana in so my vet could see her on Saturday. No more fluid build up!!! YEAH!!! And, I am finally seeing some of the scar tissue resolving as she said it should. She told me no problem to crop on Monday.
I tried to look back at some of our old emails and see if you had a preference on ear crop style but couldn't find anything. What I like to do is a medium (minimum length) pet crop (means more bell shape or base = stands easier). I also like to tell my vet to use her best judgement and do what will compliment the pup's own look.
If you get this before early tomorrow and have some other idea about the ear crop than what I just said, let me know. Also, if you want to talk to Dr. Schaffer before she does the ears, here is her number again: 972-335-1234. I think you should have until around 10:00 am our time to catch her before she goes to surgery.
I can't tell you how relieved I am and happy I am with her coming around!!
Laura
RESPONSE:
Laura-
Sorry I'm just getting back to you now- had surgery on Friday and still a little wobbly.
YAY! A medium crop is fine. I like Scarlet's or Polly's ear crop. I was browsing through the site the other day. But obviously the crop to suit the pup is best if she can tell that now. That's why she's a professional.
Talk to you soon!
Tracy
May 16, 2007 -
Thank you so much for the card! It was very thoughtful. See it's people like you who can bring a simple smile to ones face. And shows that you pay attention to others while they speak. So far my birthday has been great.
REPLY BACK:
I am glad you are having a nice day!
I took her in with some other pups I had with me today as I want her checked every chance I get. Vet pulled some more fluid off, but it was very little today -- and it has been two days. There is scar tissue forming right now, though, that is making her head look lumpy. Vet said that will mostly go away, but there will likely be some still there. I have her scheduled for ear crop on Monday. Vet thinks chance is pretty good we can stick with that. She said, though, that we don't want to ship until the scar tissue looks better because another vet might look at her and charge you $500 and make a bigger deal out of it than need be. I will just keep you posted on her progress.
She has been acting great and is still as loveable as ever!!
REPLY:
Luckily- My step mother works for the vet's office so I won't be over
charged for anything. --Tracy
REPLY BACK:
That makes me feel better. Good to have family connections! I would like to stick with the 24th because of the family thing. Let's see if we can get the ear crop on Mon. If that is okay to do at that time, then that hopefully will mean the fluid has stopped and the scarring will be on its way to getting better. I will try to get some good pics for you focussing on the head. Then you can show your step mother and see what she thinks.
May 15, 2007 -
Hi Laura-
Iyana is going to get her ears cropped tomorrow! And 9 more days until we get her! Yes I've been counting. I was heading out today to get some bowls and collars. Was just wondering if she has some toys that she will come with. If so what they are so that I don't buy duplicates. How is her battle wound healing?
Thanks,
Tracy
RESPONSE:
Tracy,
Bit of bad news - I am not going to crop her ears tomorrow and will reschedule her for Monday. This weekend, she starting having fluid (not pussy, little bloody, serum?) build up on the top of her head. She has had no other symptoms. I have taken her into see Dr. Schaffer a few times to have her syringe it out. She is not concerned because she is eating, drinking, and playing just fine and not throwing up. She put her back on a strong antibiotic as she thinks it is just the other problem still working itself out (resolving). The best guess she can give me now is that this all may have started from an insect bite, but infection is what caused the symptoms. I am attaching some pictures of her and will update her page shortly.
I wanted to get through the weekend and see how she was doing because I didn't want to worry you. You will see in the pics how alert and playful she is. It is just that spot on the top of her head now that is driving me crazy. Yesterday was incredibly busy - nonstop from about 6:30am to 10pm last night or I would have gotten in touch with you on the news of the delay for the ear crop. I had taken her and 4 other pups in yesterday for various reasons so I got to ask about cropping her ears in a couple of days.
SO .. it is hard to say exactly when we can plan everything. If she can get her ears cropped Monday, we could still ship her on the 24th. You would just have to do more follow up care yourself and with your vet. By the time the other pups with ear crops are leaving me, their meds are almost complete and I am getting the first wrap on them.
Let me know what you think about all of this. I hate this. She is a wonderful puppy. I just don't want to send her to you until we have this problem completely resolved. I hope you understand.
Laura
RESPONSE:
Laura-
Oh my poor Iyana! If you can't ship her out until after the 24th that's fine. I'd rather her be done or almost done with her meds before she comes to me. God forbid they lose them in flight or something. If you feel more comfortable holding on to her for that extra week then that's fine. I totally understand. Just keep me posted as to when for the crop and shipment!
Thanks,
Tracy
2nd REPLY:
I actually, just talked to my vet and they said that you can go ahead and still ship her on the 24th. They just want to know what kind suture material Dr. Shaffer uses (absorbable or do they need to be removed)? All the aftercare info and any medications can be shipped with her. Keep me posted!
Tracy
RESPONSE:
The suture will have to be removed -- I will send detailed instructions with her.
May 8, 2007 -
Ear crop is scheduled for 5/16. The crown will come off on 5/21. I will get her ears wrapped for you on 5/23. You need to take that wrap off on 5/30 and let the ears air out for 1 day, 2 days if they look infected or "gooey". Rewrap on 6/1 or 6/2
RESPONSE:
How long should the wrapping stay
on? Just until the 30th? I thought they had to stay on for 6-8weeks? --Tracy
REPLY BACK:
You have to wrap and rewrap for the 6 to 8 week time period. You leave the wrap on no longer than 7 days while there is still a wound at the cut. Once all healed up, the wrap can stay on for 7 to 10 days. If you haven't been through this before, be sure you have a vet lined up to do the after care -- on 30th have wrap removed. On 1st or 2nd, rewrap. Between wraps, always let there be 1 day where ears air out. Make sense?
She is doing great! Funny story, when I mowed this weekend, most of the pups just kept their distance. Not her. She followed me. She was so close at one point I decided to hold her while I mowed. I later put her down and she would just tag along behind me at a safe distance, back and forth! She is going to make a great addition to your family. Quite honestly, if we didn't already have 3 dogs, I would be very tempted to keep her. Like I said, she has stolen my heart ! --Laura
REPLY BACK:
LOL @ your mowing story! Good for you to mow the lawn. I refuse, that's the only responsibility of dh and it can stay that way.
I have done ears before but it's been a while and I wasn't sure if things had changed since last.
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Pictures taken at 8 weeks
This week we have 6 pups on site. Iyana (right) is one of the
three pups that has to stay in a cleaner environment with a
dehumidifier due to her head wound. She had a suspected
insect bite that turned to infection and caused symptoms
that require we give her special attention towards full recovery.
She is doing fine now, but a pocket of fluid remains on the
top of the head which our vet continues to drain with a syringe every couple of days. The problem is resolving and will hopefully
be fully healed in the next couple of weeks. (Left: Ella)
Iyana (right) with Ella (left) and Deuce (middle)
>They were attacking an empty dog food bag!<
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May 4, 2007 -
I spoke with your vet this morning and she assured me the great news that the little one wasn't bitten by a brown recluse spider! She also told me that she was pretty much back to normal as of when she saw her. As of right now I would still like her. When you get a chance, if you could write up that seprate contract form and email it to me so I can read it over. Again I'd like a picture of the wound spot. And I guess we can move forward with her.
Tracy
RESPONSE:
Glad you feel more comfortable. I will go get the pictures right now. It will be later tonight (late) before I can get to the addition to the contract. Not much time before we have to leave!
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Addendum to Garretts’ Dobermans Contract
for Black/Rust Female tagged Blue born March 13, 2007
On April 27, 2007 through April 30, 2007, this puppy suffered from swelling in the face (27th) and seizures on the evening of the 29th. The diagnosis was suspected to be an insect bite. Later, this came into question and then was thought symptoms might be related to bacteria infection. Final conclusion on what she experienced was never fully determined.
This black female may be returned or replaced should long-term neurological problems arise before this pup reaches the age of 5 years old. A licensed veterinarian must provide proof of any related complications.
In signing this contract, you agree that Garretts’ Dobermans is NOT liable for pain and suffering incurred. We cannot be responsible for personal bonds you form with this pup.
May 6, 2007 -
Not a problem. I have signed the contract and will send it back out to you. As for moving forward, I am ready if you are! You can go ahead and have her ears cropped. I'm so excited to finally have a puppy and had
gotten the comfort that the pup (Iyana) will be ok.
Thanks,
Tracy
RESPONSE:
Tracy -
Little update on her -
She is lunging at the others to encourage play, balance is back to what is to be expected for a normal pup, and she doesn't whine or show timidness any more when around the other pups. Seems to be a full recovery!! She is very close to me now, though. I think when a pup/dog pulls through something like that, they just become extra sweet for some reason!
Cute name! I like that I have something to call her now -- and that you are so excited about getting her. She will always have a special place in my heart because I truly thought I was going to lose her Sunday night. It was the most awful thing to have to go through -- and now she's fine and follows me everywhere!
Thanks so much for being so good through all of this and being so willing to give her a good home. All this might have scared someone off. I hope you believe that I would never place her until I was 100% certain she's fine. I really believe she is going to make an awesome dog.
Thanks!
Laura
REPLY BACK:
Laura-
I'm so glad she's back to her old self! For my sake and yours. I know how tough it was for you to see her hurt. The 24th for shipment is fine. My husband is even going to take that day off of work to pick her up with me.
I picked her name for the meaning behind it. Iyana pronounced eye- ah- na is Irish meaning strong and loving which were 2 of my mothers biggest characteristics. Ironically, enough it now totally suits the pup for her whole ordeal. So now it really makes sense.
You are right about some people running away from a pup like this. If you sit tight and do your research, there was nothing to be scared of. But in my eyes, those are people who just want a pet, and any dog would do for them. They don't care what it is. But as you know, when you have your heart set on a breed nothing is going to detour you from that. Once you have 1 doberman, that is the only dog you'll have given thier traits.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to take her in to my loving home and make my family grow!
Tracy
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Pictures taken at 7 weeks
Lying next to her is Bruno
She is pictured here with our Boxer, Brindie
There are no pictures posted for week 6 because I wasn't real sure this pup was going to make it. One day I found her with a swollen face. Took her to the vet who thought she had been stung by a wasp. A couple of days later, she started have seizures throughout late night hours. It was never fully determined what happened. She seemed to have a bacterial infection. Think about this, I thought I was going to bed around 3:00 a.m. one night thinking I would find her dead. Basically, I had given up on her. A week later and great care from Dr. Schaffer (overnight the next night) -- We have a normal, healthy pup again!? This one has definitely stolen my heart!
Pictures taken at 5 weeks old
New development this week for this pup - she likes to hang out with the big dogs. I often find her apart from her littermates laying on the porch blanket. That is not always the case, but she does it often enough to make note. She still maintains a very sweet side.
Pictures taken at 4 weeks old
This pup is turning out to be one sweet little girl. She is typically one of the first to greet me. Her frame size is between the two other black females. *Weighed 6 pounds on April 17.
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