She is from the SPCA. She doesn't bark at my husband and Daughter. She will not come in the house(even with bribes like treats). She only follows my 13 yr old son and me. She goes from room to room when we do get her in the house.
2007-01-30 01:05:52 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
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2007-01-30 01:12:56 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer S 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Since she came from the SPCA, she was obviously owned by someone else before you got her. These other people most probably made her stay outside, and she thinks this is where she belongs. You are going to have to do some re-training. You did not say what type of dog this is, but if she's a smaller breed, pick her up and bring her inside. This way she will know it's OK. And, yes, she WILL go from room-to-room, as will any new animal dog or cat. She's checking out her new surroundings. Just be patient and kind with her and let her know that it's okay for her to be inside. Naturally, take her out at regular intervals to do her "business", but do NOT feed her outside--bring her in. Soon she will get used to this routine and she'll be fine.
2007-01-30 01:34:22 · answer #2 · answered by sharon w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to crate train her or section her off with a baby gate where most of the family hangs out and she can see her 'new family' as much as possible. Even put a blanket over the crate so she gets that "den" feel/sense of security. It'll take a little time for a 1 year old to re-adjust. If possible, try blocking her from going into other rooms to hide. Handle and talk to her as much as possible too. She's obviously been mis-handled but you can have the opportunity to become a "dog-whisperer" :) I have a SPCA 4 yr. old, 3 lb chichuahua that was just like that in the beginning. It took about 2-3 months but even though he's not a lap dog he has adjusted to trusting us now a he's a sweetie!
2007-02-03 11:44:51 · answer #3 · answered by Gayle M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is very odd. Usually dogs will stick to a certain sex. What you're going to have to do is get this dog into training. Have the entire family participate more so w/ your daughter and husband. Once the dog builds confidence in itself and learns to trust the entire family things will get better.
Have them go outside with you and your son. Show affection with each other in front of the dog. Have your whole family play with the dog, offer treats, feed, and pet the dog. If you and your son have to be around in order for your hubby and daughter to accomplish this then so be it, it's a start.
But the best way to over come this will be with training.
Talk to a home trainer. I think a class session may be to much for this dog.
Good Luck
2007-01-30 01:11:58 · answer #4 · answered by sillybuttmunky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a female lab who is very shy and won't go anywhere near new people. She's almost 5 and has been this way since 6 weeks but is getting use to new people being around her. If you'll put a leash on her and make her walk with you or your son and introduce her to new friends and family members and praise her with treat when someone pets her it will help build her comfort.
Have your husband spend time walking her to get her to know he is not a threat to her. She has an issue with confinement, take her room to room and make her stay in there with you for a few minutes and get her use to the rooms. Leave the door open so she had an out but don't allow her to leave, get her attention by playing with her with toys or her favorite item.
She's scared and needs to be lead and taught that you and your family are not going to hurt her, build her comfort and trust and she will start to grow with the family and become less ancy.
2007-02-06 06:05:44 · answer #5 · answered by Emily M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As she came from the SPCA it is difficult to know her back ground. Have you tried taking a step back and allowing you husband and daughter to feed her her meals. They could also accompnay you on walks and be the ones that innitiate play. When they walk into a room and she is in it, get then to give her a fantastic treat such as some cooked chicked.
She needs to assosciate them both with positive experiences and will eventually come to trust them.
Best of luck
2007-02-06 23:34:55 · answer #6 · answered by victoria r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dogs are put in cages at the SPCA with other dogs and not around humans only to feed them or to clean the cage 2 or 3times a day and most of the time they lose their trust for humans because they don't understand why they were jailed so they were traumatized so you will have spend some time sowing them that they can trust you and care
2007-02-04 08:50:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the time, every day if you can, and reinforce the relationship with your husband & daughter. She may never learn to openly trust again, but at least you can get her to love the rest of your family.
Try having the husband and daughter take her out when it's time for potty, or give her food when her dish is empty. For you and your son, you have to back off. Your training - anything you do for her just undermines what your dog is learning - to get aid from different people. Back off and let them work, even try to avoid her a few days and let the rest of the family work it out.
2007-01-30 01:15:35 · answer #8 · answered by MarauderX 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will take a long time, but when your husband and daughter are around make sure they sit really still and let the dog come to them. We had a Beagle that had been "tortured" before we got her, and as a result she was afraid of all of us for a while, but now she's a loving (and old) dog. We have had her for 11 years. Don't make any sudden movements around her, and talk in a soothing voice and eventually she'll realize that you aren't going to hurt her. Good luck!
2007-02-06 01:34:15 · answer #9 · answered by hockey_chick44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At one year old most dogs go through a second fear stage.This coupled with the fact that your dog may not have had the best care in the past she will need extra time and patience while she learns to trust your entire family.
2007-01-30 01:10:18 · answer #10 · answered by W. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she from the spca she may of been abused so think about where she came from try to but your self in her shoes it may just need time to get to know your family so give her some time and call a dog trainer to see if there any way to get her more use to get her more used to your family hope this helps
2007-02-03 02:45:58 · answer #11 · answered by sarah_see_123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋