I have had her for about three weeks now and I have tried to spoil her but she still shys away from me. If I get down on her level then she will sit in my lap and let me pet her but she is absolutely scared of everything. She won't even go off the porch to use the bathroom unless I go into the yard with her. Does anyone have any tips I could use to maybe break her out of this?
2006-11-16 15:35:29 · 15 answers · asked by chickadee112582 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Time, and patience. What you're doing as far as getting down on her level instead of towering over her is good, especially if she's been hit by someone (blows come "from above").
I have seen some of the most terrified dogs "come out of their shell" after some patient treatment and they learn that what had happened to them before wasn't going to happen to them again. They have to learn how to trust again, and that's something that you can't "explain" to them - you have to show them.
Treats and encouragement when she does something right will also likely help.
Good luck!
2006-11-16 15:45:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
She just needs a little time to get to know you and make sure that you are not going to mistreat her. You are doing the right thing. She does wait for you to go into the yard doesn't she.. Maybe she just wants your approval or say so over this matter. Keep petting her and talk to her in that soothing voice when she gets scared and let her know that everything is alright. Good Luck!
2006-11-16 15:49:45 · answer #2 · answered by paintandhardware 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds alot like my dog I found her in my yard and it was "love at first sight" I had to have her as my dog but she was as shy as can be all I did was give her space and let her come to me which told me she was giving me her trust and so far I have had her for almost 5 years and we are so close when I am upset she cuddles with me if my dog seems outa it I just sit down and pet her and talk to her thats the thing ... just talk to your dog call her/him by the name and have a convo just talk and if its possible try and sit in a chair and talk because if she/he sees you putting yourself there trying they might get the point that your not gonna hurt her/him and just let her/him come to you if you go to them they will just assume that is how it will be from now on ... you go to them and they come to you ummmmmm I hoped this helped hope your dog trusts you soon I hated how it was with me and mine the first couple weeks !
2006-11-16 15:47:48 · answer #3 · answered by Rare-and-alive 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of a dog is she?Some breeds are more timid than others,and it could be an inherited problem.I adopted a pregnant dog years ago,and kept the mom and the pups.Three of them were(and still are,13 years later)quite timid around strangers.They acted like they were abused,but I know they weren't ,because I had them from day one.Their mom was always kind of timid,so I think they just inherited the trait from her.They are Australian shepherd/chow/Lab crosses.Socializing her(obedience classes,take her different places with you,invite people over to play with her) should help bring her out of her shell,whether she was abused or not.Good luck with your dog.
2006-11-16 15:56:36 · answer #4 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alot of patience and love, she has probably been mistreated . she needs to know her new person cares about her. talk in soothing tones as if she were a small child. when she realises you are not going to be mean she will eventually get better, theres no quick fix for an abused animal. love and patience are the keys
good luck
2006-11-16 15:46:00 · answer #5 · answered by dawn_horger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time and lots of slow moves and down to her eye level, like your doing. Lots of patience. I got mine and she was through the same thing. It took me about a year for her to trust people again. She would pee herself at any quick moment/ or loud noise. She is still afraid of a broom., but she doesn't quiver anymore. She will be 15 in dec. I got her at about a year old, she was close to death when the shelter rescued her from the residence. She is a great companion now. GOD BLESS YOU! sus04mc@yahoo.com
2006-11-16 15:59:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is way to common to think a timid dog has been mistreated.
Probably 99% of supposedly mistreated dogs are nothing more than the wallflower of a litter. (it is only litters raised by knowlagable breeders that don't have one)
Work with the dog at the dogs pace, and she will be OK.
2006-11-16 15:46:21 · answer #7 · answered by tom l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go slow, easy with the dog. Have fun with the dog. Take the dog for long walks. Let the dog get use to you- slowly. Pet the dog, and talk to the dog, bathe him/her.
2006-11-16 15:42:45 · answer #8 · answered by regwoman123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her time,she is really scared.She had put up a wall on trust.You need to get through that wall but it`s going to take time.Keep playing (on her Laval) with her,keep showing her trust.She will realize that you are her best friend and get faith in you.Show her lots of love and attain.
2006-11-17 01:57:24 · answer #9 · answered by Barbara L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will take a while for the poor dog to recover. She has no faith in humans because they have hurt her. Be patient and non threatening. She will come to love you even more because you are showing her kindness. Talk to your vet also.
2006-11-16 15:43:33 · answer #10 · answered by notyou311 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋