We just got a puppy about 2 weeks ago. She's a good, smart puppy but she is skitish. I figured she would be the first few days since we took her away from the other puppies and all but she doesn't seem to be changing. She'll play with us but when we call her to come to us or try to pick her up she freaks. Any advice would be great.
2007-01-04 13:59:25 · 11 answers · asked by Jenny 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Not every dog or puppy wants to be picked up or cuddled. Your pupply will be missing her mother and her siblings/playmates. She now has to adapt to your world so have patience, include her in as much of your life and activities as you can or as are practical. make sure she has her own mat in the family room but in her own place, same as you have your own chair. If she's very young, put a furry slipper in her bed and if you have one, a ticking clock under her bedding. This will remind her of her mothers warm presence and heartbeat and is very comforting for a little puppy. When you call her to come, do it from different rooms in the house, so she comes looking for you, give her lots of praise when she comes to you. It all takes time for everyone to adapt, but like I said have patience.
2007-01-12 01:39:21 · answer #1 · answered by niamhandruarc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, be patient. Never raise your voice to her. Do not make any fast moves with her. We have two young dogs that were born in our house and the male would only let my husband and I pet him. If someone showed up, he would come hauling butt into the house, yelling his head off like he had been beaten. He had never had a hand laid on him at all. We started just spending one on one time with him, playing with him, giving him treats. It took him about 6 months, but he stopped yelping at strangers and peeing all over himself when he was scared. The ***** pup was fine, playful and everything. Then she came up missing and was gone for about two weeks; she came back with a chewed up rope on her neck. She changed from an outgoing, aggressive little girl, to an introverted shy baby. She would just cower and shake when we got too close to her. So I started giving her treats, sitting down by her and talking to her. When she started letting me pet her, I got her into my lap and would sit and just hold her, cuddle her, and hand feed her goodies. She got to the point our family was ok, but strangers were danger and she will bite strangers. All I can say is, be patient, don't be loud, offer treats, and take time. Most times puppies will come around.
2007-01-12 19:48:18 · answer #2 · answered by skye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel you on this one.... my husband and I just got a puppy about 2 weeks ago also and Cocoa was like that too. So would be cool then we would try and go up to her or call her and she runs!!!! Shes just testing her boundaries with you and trying to play. I bet she is still kinda scared and maybe sad but your pup will grow past it just give her lots of love but always remember to show her who's boss but you wan still be the caregiver too. Hope you have luck!
2007-01-05 09:21:21 · answer #3 · answered by Meg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a skitish puppy will grow out of it and it may take awhile.
here is what I did is I gave my puppy an old pillow and and old jacket of my boyfriends and we let her sleep on them so she would get use to our cents. when we are home we try to give her most of our attention so you can try doing this and see if it works for you.
2007-01-11 21:24:23 · answer #4 · answered by Angela T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get down to her level and talk to her. Let her know that it's ok and that your not going to hurt her when you stand up. Then pick her up and let her see things from your level. Aftre this things should be ok. It might be a behavour that she learned at birth or b4 you got her the owners might have hurt her. Dogs have a way of remembering things that have happened in the past.
2007-01-12 00:25:04 · answer #5 · answered by Bethany C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the way you treat them will affect their mood. Talking soothingly and calmly as opposed to fast, too loud and with active and jerky movements - this will help your new friend relax and settle in. I have a friend who wonders why her pup is a skittish wreck, but won't listen when I tell her it is because her hyper 9 year old is always leaping and screaming and dancing/jumping around!
2007-01-12 13:20:41 · answer #6 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice would be to sit down on the floor with her, pet her a bit, and then try to pick her up after she's really calm. She'll get used to it eventually, I guess. Just don't be really forceful, and don't touch her if she doesn't want to be touched.
2007-01-04 22:05:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe she's just nervous give her some time did u get her from the pound because maybe her last home treated her badly and she maybe trying 2 find out if u and ur family and friends will do the same thing
2007-01-04 22:38:42 · answer #8 · answered by poohbear33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should give it lots of attention and be very nice to it so it will get used to you. when it will let you hold it, love on for a long time so it will know you are the "good"one. and all through out this time if it needs help,help it so it will know you are there to help and care for it not to harm it.
2007-01-12 19:18:38 · answer #9 · answered by mojovanamon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to her as u play & talk baby talk when u p/u orcall her to u. try not to raise ur voice when disaplinng for a short time.
2007-01-04 22:07:50 · answer #10 · answered by Dotr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋