my german shepard dog (jerry-lee) was shot by an air rifel about 3 years ago now hes ok and we never caught the idiots that did it but now he wont go out with any 1 else but me my husband used to take him everywhere with him but he refuses to go out point blank does any 1 have any ideas of getting out again thanks xx
2007-01-14 00:48:53 · 7 answers · asked by andrea.barrett36 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Take him to sheltered areas first, like just in the garage with the door open. So that he only has to worry about one direction. Then graduate to an area that is open on two sides, like on the front/back porch.
Let him stay at each level for at least a week gaining confidence. Give him a nice big dog house to lay inside and look out of. This will encourage him to observe what is going on outside without being in danger himself.
Once he has the idea that it was just a one time occurrence he'll get over it. He just needs to build up his confidence. Having you and hubby there all the time isn't really rebuilding his confidence. So start with him, but then leave him in each area alone for periods of time.
2007-01-14 01:00:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What (simplme & Hunter2) said is good I have had to deal with similer issues with my pets over the years and used similer methods, it will take time to build Jerry-Lees confidents up.
and Always give him praise.
Allan
2007-01-14 01:12:17 · answer #2 · answered by a1mc@prodigy.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to get hold of a dog trainer in your area to help you. When you start out the door do not let him stop at the door just keep walking. do not baby him when he gets a afraid of going outside.
2007-01-14 00:57:43 · answer #3 · answered by Skyhoss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be patient.........try going out together with him. go slow. maybe the two of you go out but hubby stays a couple steps back, the in a couple of days, hubby a little closer, and so on till you are both together, and then you back away slowly till just hubby and jeyy-lee are doing it alone. good luck to you.
2007-01-14 00:58:20 · answer #4 · answered by simplyme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I WOULD GET A DOG TRAINER ! DID YOU TRY PUTTING HIM ON A LEASH TRY COAXING HIM OUT THE DOOR WITH A TREAT MAYBE THAT WILL WORK!
I WISH YOU THE BEST GOOD LUCK1
2007-01-14 03:21:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you ride rodeo dont you, i can tell dont worry, I can tell these things, its in your smile..........
put dog food outside little bit further every day. Baby steps.
2007-01-14 00:54:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need lots of patience this dog was traumatized .
2007-01-14 00:53:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋