This is a follow up to my question from last night about the 4 y/o & 2 y/o doxies. Background: I ran across the ad where these folks were trying to find a good home for them. We had been wanting a doxie so I went today to check them out. From what they told me the 4 y/o was a breeder dog and they had taken the two (both girls) in from somewhere else and they were in pretty rough shape when they got them. They weren't in great shape when we got them today. In about 4 hours they have been bathed and treated for flea INFESTATION twice and petted a bunch.They have never been "family pets" but I know that they will get used to and love it. The 4 y/o is very much unsocialized. She's not grouchy, just extremely shy. That leads me to my question ... Can we overdo loving on her? Should we wait for her to warm up to us or go ahead and pick her up and hold her? She will sit in our laps, but she acts like she's afraid. Any helpful advice or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Much!
2006-09-14 16:03:38 · 8 answers · asked by Psalm91 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have a foster dog, he was the same way when I got him.
I read up on it and found that many dogs that were 'breeder' dogs or came from puppy mills have never had any human attention besides being tossed from cage to cage. Most likely grabbed by the neck to do so. My foster is most comfortable being petted on his back (not neck and head). You can even go back and forth like this and they don't mind. He usually would shy away from people, but if you do this and talk to him softly, he will stay near. Also, the first few days in a new home, don't pressure the dog to mingle with the family and have run of the house, the best thing to do is actually crate the dog in a quieter room of the house at first, he will feel safe in the crate. Then, to get him used to the sights and sounds of the house-hold, move the crate into a central room of the house for a couple of days. Just make sure he still goes out and gets the proper exercise and such during this time.
Make sure that you assert your leadership and authority from the beginning also. This will make the dog feel safer and more comfortable by giving him some structure, and will make it easier on the both of you in the longrun.
After a couple of days or so in the central room of the house, just leave the crate door open so the dog can come and go as it pleases.
2006-09-14 16:19:42 · answer #1 · answered by kmk 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best advice is to take it slow and easy. If the shy one has taken the initial steps to sit in your lap, that's great. She's showing you she wants affection but she's not sure how to accept it.
While she's on your lap, gently stroke her and talk to her. Tell her what a good girl she is. Eventually she will get to the point of not shying away.
You can love her as much as you want without picking her up.
2006-09-14 16:12:31 · answer #2 · answered by trusport 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 00:31:09 · answer #3 · answered by kigar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dealing with a typical personality. Get them a good toy they will always enjoy. Beef jerky for a reward system works well to bring out their temperment.
2006-09-14 16:16:50 · answer #4 · answered by mikey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give her lots of patience and lots of love. i have a dog from a similar background. judging from his actions i would say he was abused. this may be the case with your dog. given time and love they make wonderful pets.
2006-09-14 16:13:46 · answer #5 · answered by roc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dauschund hounds are good good little pets. i have a dapple, male doxi,named juicyfruit. and he's like 2 years old right now. but they are the best little things....
2006-09-14 17:57:21 · answer #6 · answered by juicyfruitishandsome 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it time I'm sure they'll get used to it.Sorry they are in rough shape..Good Luck
2006-09-14 16:13:16 · answer #7 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please pick them up and love them but be gentel there afraid but needs alot of love to get to normal they were abused puppy mills i got one like that she was so afraid to even bark afraid of a dog bone now she's fixed and happy and normal it talks a lot of time for them not to be afraid
2006-09-14 16:14:43 · answer #8 · answered by jingles18@verizon.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋