There is 5 total , one of them is very shy and when you feed them he waits until your gone to eat.... I believe the whole litter was neglected.. Does any body have any ideas how to help this little guy, I want him to find a great home, but he needs to come out of his shell.. we have been spending extra time with him... they are all going to the vet wedsday to get fixed and have there first shots and then we well begin the adoption process..I want to make sure that he well be able to love a new family ...
2007-01-15 07:23:33 · 9 answers · asked by GrassRootsRabbits 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
There is no quick fix for this problem. The shy puppy will need lots of socialization and a patient owner. You are either going to have to hold off on adoption for him or make sure a potential adopter knows how to deal with shy dogs. If the problem isn't addressed by you or a potential new owner this puppy could end up being a fear biter
2007-01-15 08:45:18 · answer #1 · answered by Shepherdgirl § 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Congrats for taking in an abandoned litter! I'm sure it is a lot of work but it would be so nice if more people like you would take the effort!
Is the little guy that is shy, the runt? That could be his problem as the runts are generally the last to feed from their mother and sometimes get picked on or ignored by their littermates.
You could try handfeeding him. That generally helps in gaining trust with people. Somehow separate him while the others are eating and give him a handful at a time and speak in positive, happy tone while doing this. Perhaps the one on one time will help boost his confidence too. Also try praising him alot as well. Whenever he does anything good, just give him a lot of attention and "Good BOY"s and even a good treat. This should help him start to get out of his shell.
Best of luck!
2007-01-15 15:40:23 · answer #2 · answered by dog7788 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not uncommon in dog "packs" for some to take a dominant role and others to take a submissive one. Although we humans may feel badly for the "shy" submissive ones, the dogs themselves are generally content with their place in their pack... And your shy guy may actually turn into a leader after he's adopted and put into a different environment. Finding him a home where he can be the only dog or where he's paired with dogs smaller than he is will help to boost his more dominant side.
Getting him a lot of experience with different people and different places also helps to make a puppy more confident when faced with new people and situations.
Bless you for taking in this litter!
2007-01-15 15:35:52 · answer #3 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time there is a shy one in a litter. Just give him lots of extra love and attention. He will be fine. Take him out by himself and play with him away from the other pups. If you have kids, have them play with him a lot.
We recently rescued 3 abandoned pups, one of them is a little shy, not too bad. She is coming around pretty well now. We have had them just over a week. Someone dumped them on our road.
2007-01-15 16:30:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seperate him out at times (like put everyone down for a nap in their kennel and keep only him out). Let him spend one on one time with people. Get on his level (sit on the floor). Find a great treat and hand feed it too him. At first give him the treat if he'll approach, then gradually make it so he has to be touched or even sit in your lap to get it. You may want to keep him a while longer as dogs go through a fear period around 10 weeks (which may be all that is going on with him right now).
2007-01-15 18:11:18 · answer #5 · answered by SabrinaD 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are doing the right thing. Just keep at it. Lots of love and attention. I'm sure he will come around. You're probably right. Might have been neglected and not used to human contact. He's still young enough that I don't think he will be ruined for life or anything. Thanks for rescuing them and giving them a chance at having a great life.
2007-01-15 15:28:12 · answer #6 · answered by ஐ♥Gin♥ஐ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am aassuming you do rescue.
I would hold the shy one back till the others get adopted. Once they are adopted you will have more time with him and then once he gets his new home he will be more used to people contact and adjust better. I have a severe fondness for the shy ones.
2007-01-15 15:29:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Good Luck.. mixed breeds are hard enough to get into homes let alone the shy guy ones.
2007-01-15 15:29:17 · answer #8 · answered by H.O.T. Dog 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just keep giving him love, he'll come around eventually. You can't push him, he needs to do it at his own pace.
2007-01-15 15:29:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋