Also when I pick her up she shakes all over? I need help!
2006-07-25 07:09:02 · 11 answers · asked by heatherfeather 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
THANK YOU ALL for the help! Here is more details that yall needed to know. She is 7 months old and I have had her for 2 weeks and i did not know the owner! That almost makes me want to cry to think that they hurt her! And, NO! I have never hurt her. I punish her by talking to her firmly but never whip or spank her! She is half wennie dog and pomeranian. BUT my brother got her brother and he is very affectionate!?!?! But he also lived outside at there previous home while Trixie(my dog) lived inside.
2006-07-25 13:26:48 · update #1
first off we need to know the breed. some dogs, usually the smaller ones tremble from simple excitement.
if she hangs her head and walks away, then she has had a rough life before you got her, or someone has taught her not to trust the human hand.
i have a dog, a Jack Russell, who flinched and dodged any time I moved my hands quickly toward him or over his head.
after three months of reconditioning him by moving my hands very quickly toward him and ending in a gentle touch and loving tone of voice, he no longer flinches.
however, he is still quite wary around young children.
before he was deathly afraid of them, but now, (again through repetitive conditioning and a well trained eighteen month old grand child,) he will even run up to the baby and give him a kiss hello. after that though he is still a bit wary. he stays pretty close to me when the kids are around but is still friendly with them.
patience and knowing that you may take awhile in gaining her trust is the biggest key to solving her problem.
if you set up a training schedule for her just as if you were working every day to train her to come or obey, and work with her for trust, she will come around.
play time is an excellent way to train dogs, or get an idea across to them. they learn alot faster when they are having fun learning just like kids do, or you and I for that matter.
good luck
remember though, as long as you go into a routine knowing that it will require time and patience, you are less likely to get discouraged and more likely to reach your goal.
2006-07-25 07:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
You did not say how old she was... Dogs show affection in different ways... really.. I have a dog now that is 16 years old and almost 17 and she has NEVER shown affection even though I KNOW that she is affectionate and loves me..
It sounds as if your doggie is young?? and can be shown to be affectionate... so keep picking her up.. petting her... talking soothingly to her and I will BET she will change.
2006-07-25 14:14:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What type of dog? What type of affection (most dogs hate pats on the head unless they are conditioned to like them)? Sounds like she is scared of you. Don't put your face in her face-- it can be seen as a threat. Be very calm and gentle when you pet her and don't look at her to minimize her stress. Give her small treats when you pet her. Always act confidently. Get some books on fearful dogs or consult a trainer.
Whatever you do, don't baby her when she is showing fear or you will reinforce her fear and teach her she will be rewarded for being fearful (if she is fearful, you are more friendly than at other times, therefore she will be more fearful more often to get the desired result).
2006-07-25 14:16:06 · answer #3 · answered by M L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, there is definitely a problem right there. You have to think, did i hurt her? did i do anything that made her feel bad? Dogs have brains, feelings, and can be hurt. Or, she has an illness, she may be sick. If she shakes, shes scared of whats going to happen next. Best thing to do....Bring a treat to her, and while shes eating it, tell her shes a good dog, and use her name, and stroke her neck. She might feel better. If not, i would suggest the vet. good luck!
2006-07-25 14:14:32 · answer #4 · answered by Drummer 4 Life 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some breeds are not overly affectionate.
Chows, Salukis, Afgans, these are afew of the breeds that really are not overly affectionate.
Some just do not like to cuddle and be held. Many are independant and would rather be doing something else.
2006-07-25 14:13:55 · answer #5 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may have some bad experience in her past that causes her to fear humans.
Keep loving her and you will eventually gain her trust.
Also, every dog has its own personality. She just may not be very domonstrative with her affections.
2006-07-25 14:30:00 · answer #6 · answered by Puzzler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has she been previously abused by someone? That's that it sounds like. Or else maybe she is ill or has a urinary tract infection - check with your vet. Maybe she is one of those nervous dogs like chihuahuas or those little fluffy things.
2006-07-25 14:12:55 · answer #7 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she from a shelter? Perhaps abused in the past?
Or maybe from a pet store, traumatic past?
2006-07-25 14:12:36 · answer #8 · answered by ontario ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why? because you have such a ugly face it scares your dog away. An he pittys for you.
2006-07-25 14:13:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She might be shy of women. My horse was abused by her previous owner and she's a little man shy............
2006-07-25 14:19:50 · answer #10 · answered by Bri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋