interaction, I have 2 other dogs also rescues, she doesn`,t know how to play, there are lots of toys here, will she learn from the others? She watches them & sees them get praised for retrieving etc, She`s smart has already learned sit & down & comes when called. Is there any way I can teach her to Play? Most of the time she is acting like velcro with me. They all get along quite well.
2006-10-22 02:02:10 · 9 answers · asked by multidog owner 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have the same issue with my rescue dog. She actually was a street dog with very little human or dog interaction. I have had her for 2 years now, and she has just started playing with toys in the last 2 months. For both issues, I continually brought her to a dog park. For a while, she just would stick with me, but slowly, she began to venture out. Play, for dogs, is instinctual. She may have had that removed by her prior living conditions. It will take time to open back up. If she is very recently brought home, she may be adjusting still, and you are her security blanket. Either way, as long as she is happy, don't pressure her. She'll be fine.
2006-10-22 02:54:17 · answer #1 · answered by krissy4543 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time and patience will bring her around eventually. You are already doing the right things to encourage her play time and seeing you other dogs participate is showing her what it's all about.
On another note, some dogs lose the interest in playing and never seem to get it back. When my American Eskimo Dog reached the age of 3 or 4 and had settled down after the puppy phase, she didn't really like to play fetch any more. Still loved her walks, but not much for playing.
2006-10-22 09:48:07 · answer #2 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try playing with her -- alone. Spending time with the dog by itself will help it see that you love her and that you care for her, too. BEing the necomer in an already established pack makes it difficult, as she has to find her place. She already knows that you are the alpha -- hence her sticking to you like glue -- but doesn't seem ready to find her place, so she sticks by you because she knows she will not be picked on when she's by her side. After playing with her alone, introduce another dog into your play, and once they interact well, add your other dog. Don't be concerned if they seem to act rough, as long as they are not fighting. Play biting is okay, it's how she will learn her place.
2006-10-22 09:17:57 · answer #3 · answered by steviewonderpants 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing to remember with having multiple dogs is that dogs are pack animals, and they will automatically decide a pecking order. She may learn from the other dog but the other dogs will teach her place in the order, so around you she may feel some protection. You may have to separate her from the other dogs when training her, that way she can concentrate on you and only you.
2006-10-22 09:08:56 · answer #4 · answered by b_racer_88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wooo hooo to you!!!
Good on you for the rescues!
Give the poor baby a bit of time... at least shes wantig to be near you.. give her love and affection and I bet she will warm up to the others in time..
SHe needs to figure this new bit out.. and maybe is expecting to leave any time now...
SHe sounds sweet and she has a good home...
Good Luck to both of you
Wismom
2006-10-22 09:13:16 · answer #5 · answered by Wismom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
time is what it is going to take. she is insecure. build her confidence level up. enroll in classes, not only will she learn
from the class but also conditions her around different dogs,people and environments. since shes already 3 years old,
patience from you all her life is what shes going to need. the more places you take her, the better conditioned she'll become. good uck to the both of you.
2006-10-22 09:12:21 · answer #6 · answered by caesarsmom2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are a wonderful human being. Eventually she might. It looks like she already loves and trust you. If she sees you play with the other dogs, trying to please you she might learn to fetch and other games we play with our dogs, but it will take time.
2006-10-22 09:08:07 · answer #7 · answered by bettyswestbrook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is doing very well from what you have told us.
She is coming around, it just takes time.
She is very lucky to have a loving owner like you.
2006-10-22 10:32:52 · answer #8 · answered by kitt_kattkitt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she was abused it might take awhile for her to become unstuck to you but work with her and play with her and the toys and she should catch on, it just might take time.
2006-10-22 09:07:12 · answer #9 · answered by mary f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋