2006-10-01 01:44:13 · 11 answers · asked by shirin h 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dogs don't forget. You've established this relationship. You've taught her to fear you, not love you. How long do you have her? Maybe you should find her a new owner, one who will love her and not abuse her.
2006-10-01 01:49:09 · answer #1 · answered by dgm 3 · 4⤊ 5⤋
Its true, you will have to work long and hard to change the relationship. Positive reinforcement is the key - and I would suggest going to a basic obedience class, or agility, flyball something that can help you bond that uses positive reinforcement such as clicker training.
Start slowly, your dog is just trying to protect itself. Whatever you do, don't raise your hand, search on the net about submissive moves (don't look the dog directly into the eyes, yawn a lot, never approach them directly or quickly, come in from the side) this helps the dog understand that you are not a dominate 'dog' (owner...) but that you are submissive and you are not scary. It will take a really long time, and the quicker you try to move it along, the longer it will take. Take your time, go slow.. hope you've learned your lesson
2006-10-01 09:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by Midwest 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all, one should never hit an animal. Never teach through punishment, always teach through rewards. Animals don't understand when they are hit. Even one act of anger can destroy all previous acts of goodness. Also, if we act without control, the dog questions our authority. You have to regain her trust. Crouch down when you speak to her. DON'T put your hands near her head. Speak in a higher-pitched voice, and speak gently. Try to reward EVERY time she does something good, even if it's something that doesn't seem important. When I say "reward", I don't mean give her food. I mean play with her. Pet her. Dogs prefer a gentle massage or a scratch to being patted, especially if they have been abused, because a "firm pat" can seem like a small blow. As soon as you come in the door when you get home, shower your dog with love so that she associates you with something good instead of with the abuse she endured from you. Also, look at the tendencies of the breed to see if there is anything more specified to the breed's general behavior that might be a contributing factor to her behavior. Email me if you have any questions. And remember, NEVER hit a defenseless animal again.
2006-10-01 09:10:54 · answer #3 · answered by Caroline 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NEVERE HIT A DOG!!!! They do not respond to hitting. Read about thisl
Showing them the correct way and rewarding is the best, you will tramamtize it and it won't trust you and be afraid of the next time, should the same situation happen again. They do not forget scouldings.
They do not intentionally do something anyway, so think of that. TThey are innocent and cannot defend themselves.
Couch her to come to you and be sweet and affectionate and re establish a realtionshhip with her. She is afraid and is protecting herself. She does not understand why you hit her!
They are forgiving if given the right affection, just be sweet to her, she depends on you and you are all she has. You are her Mother. She loves you and wants to please you just as a child would, however children are different, you can explain to them.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE HER
GOD GAVE US GIFTS OF ANIMALS TO LOVE
AND THNK OF HOW SHE GREETS YOU WHEN YOU COME HOME. IT IS MOMMA HI!
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2006-10-01 08:59:43 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It's like having a child that has been abused. Your dog does not TRUST you anymore...you need to earn her trust back. Go to your local library OR do a search on the internet for dog books on this issue.
2006-10-01 08:52:22 · answer #5 · answered by Trish 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
dogs don't understand forgive ness, she just remembers you hit her so she growled so you wouldn't hit her again. Don't hit your dog or the situation could become worse
2006-10-01 08:49:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know dogs will protest. If my dog feels like I have not spent enough time with him he will become demon dog and chew anything that belongs to me. He knows it is wrong but he still likes to bring me my chewed up things and show me. Your dog maybe just protecting herself, she may now see you as threat. You need to win back her trust.
2006-10-01 12:38:37 · answer #7 · answered by TritanBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you hit your dog you destroyed the trust she felt for you. You will have to give her lots of time and attention for her to trust you again. Why would you hit your pet anyway?
2006-10-01 08:57:30 · answer #8 · answered by Nana Susie 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
WOW!!! You should never hit your dog. You may have ruined your dog.
2006-10-01 12:10:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
try to have food in your hands and slowly go up to her. there might be something else wrong with her. if she still does it, you might want to take her to the vet.
2006-10-01 08:48:27 · answer #10 · answered by alainakaye 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋