2006-11-13 04:18:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Time and patience will help. Give him exercise and check out the Dog Whisperer on National Geographic channel on TV.
He is awesome. Don't use loud voice, be calm and assertive but I think you will be OK.
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/
Good luck.
2006-11-13 08:35:42 · answer #1 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bach flower essence combination Rescue Remedy can be found in most health food stores (people use them). They are utterly benign and cannot harm the puppy. The RR can do great things to help the puppy deal with his past abuse and make a smoother adjustment to his new, loving home.
The effect of the abuse, trauma, pain, fear etc. can remain in his psyche all his life and it would be great to take steps now to erase this from his being.
You can put a few drops in his water or food or treat him directly by putting three or four drops on his fur between his ears. Shake the bottle very well before using the drops.
If this seems like a weird thing to do go to www.spiritessence.com and read about flower essences and there use with animals.
2006-11-13 04:26:41 · answer #2 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, first off congratulations on your new puppy!! He will be so loyal to you because you adopted him after he was abused. I have a 9 year old shih tzu that I adopted from a rescue society at 4 years of age. He hardly has any teeth, has a hernia on his tummy, and now has bad arthritis in his legs. My vet told me this is because his former owner repeatedly kicked him. He was in bad shape when I first got him but as soon as I pulled out his first toy (which I still have in a box) he was happy and I knew it was fate lol. Just show your new puppy lots of love and attention. Make sure you take him on walks regularly as he may not know how to "hold it in" yet as many times if they come from abusive homes their former owners would care less about that kind of thing. Make sure you take him to the vet first thing to get him checked out and put on any medicine that they need to be put on. Congratulations again, and he will be loyal to you and will love you unconditionally!
2006-11-13 04:31:00 · answer #3 · answered by aloneinga 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to volunteer at a shelter with abused and abandoned dogs, it will take some time and patience for them to trust you but just give them alot of attention and understanding and they will have your heart forever..
Trust me, just be careful if you come home in a bad mood or something animals tend to pic emotions quickly up but when you calm down they will come running back to you for more love..
2006-11-13 04:30:37 · answer #4 · answered by Liesel V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You weren't very specific in your question, but - patience. But don't coddle this dog. Set up a routine - it adds a sense of stability for the pup. Begin some simple training steps, sit, down, etc. You need to be the confident leader and he will trust you. You can't change what happend to him - but it doesn't have to be an excuse for anything that you let slide now. I work with rescues - own one now - and that was the biggest lesson I had to learn. I constantly make excuses for the dog. you just have to tell yourself - you didn't do that to him, you aren't going to do that to him, and he is safe with you. Then start slowly and build a wonderful relationship!
2006-11-13 05:06:25 · answer #5 · answered by dobes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him time to gain your trust, let him get to know you....
Love him unconditionaly.....like puppy's do.
Develope a rountine for him, as soon as he wakes up from a nap take him outside.
Get him excited about doing his job by giving him a treat when he comes in.
Make a bed for him, and give him a toy of his "own".Puppies love stuffed toys...
If he does't like his bed.....put his toy or something of his in it.
He'll Love his new home and he'll Love you.....give him time.
Hope this helps!!!
2006-11-13 04:27:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patience and lots of love will allow your puppy to adjust to his new happier life.
Let him have as much time as he needs to get used to all the new stuff in his life.
Good luck to you both.
2006-11-13 04:25:49 · answer #7 · answered by BVC_asst 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always use a calm tone when talking to him, give him lots of love and attention.
2006-11-13 04:27:30 · answer #8 · answered by bettyswestbrook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gave him lots of love and walks .
2006-11-13 04:22:10 · answer #9 · answered by david o 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give him plenty of love.
2006-11-13 05:05:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋