Okay Here is the link to the related question....http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApQUktYTlqc0EWJyEPdnvxPAFQx.?qid=20070124210811AAF20eJ I convinced her to giver her pup too me. The poor think is afraid of me! After walks it lays infront of the door, or cowards to her crate. How do I gain trust and make her wanna work for me cause she wants to...not out of fear.
2007-02-01 14:22:03 · 10 answers · asked by Ruby 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
also if I walk/run/jogg toward her in a non threatening way....kinda like inviting play. She coward, pees then runs to her crate, and her hackles and fur raises up on her back.
2007-02-01 14:26:34 · update #1
and it is like she notices my moods. She will play with me, chase her toys and with her brother, but they second I get angry or raise my voice too her she gets scared. I raise my voice when they don't listen to my normal tone...my way of saying I mean buisness. It occurs after walks, and when I am angry.....she senses it?
2007-02-01 14:29:25 · update #2
Also is there any way to reunite her with her previous owner as we are still friends. To kinda get her to realize that us humans will never hurt again. Do dogs forgive over time?
2007-02-01 14:30:48 · update #3
I am so excited for you that you got the dog!! YAY finally a good human for this poor dog.
Don't worry about it to much. It's a new environment. Keep feeding the dog on a schedule and don't force it. DO NOT RUN AT THE DOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is very threatening. Stand with sideways and don't make direct eye contact. You appear smaller and nonthreatening that way. It's all about your body language, and tone. Speak to the dog in a very soothing whimsical talk. Not excited, and NO SCOLDING.
The dog is an abused animal and probably terrified to do anything wrong.
Pet the dog when you're able to, let it spend time in it's crate. Offer treats and coax it to come out. Walk the dog as much as you possibly can. This establishes pack mentality in a dog's mind.
You have to appear as a strong Alpha. Be patient the dog will come around. She's recovering from old wounds.
Talk to her, play relaxing music, take her out to play if you can.
Go for a nice long run, get really nasty stinky sweaty and put that shirt in the crate with the dog so the dog can familarize herself w/ your scent.
Slip in treats while the dog is in her crate w/ some nice talking.
ALSO - discuss this situation not only w/ your vet but a trainer. You may need to hire someone to come to your home and help you with this specific situation.
Good Luck
2007-02-01 14:32:49 · answer #1 · answered by sillybuttmunky 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You sound like you would be great for this dog. Sometimes after a birth a dog will be a little shook up even depressed and hormonal. Keep talking in a soothing voice. I tried a bottle of doggie gravy, you can get it online or at any pet store, and put it on my fingers to win trust and show that I am a good provider. Let her smell your fingers and see if she will lick it off. After a few days, rub the gravy, just a drop or two on your hands, and see if she will lick them. Some dogs have shy temperaments that take a while to win over but I believe you can do it. Dogs were domesticated wolves who first liked man for food, then company. Best of luck to you and your pooches!!
2007-02-01 22:33:29 · answer #2 · answered by whrldpz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will take time, but I am sure she will warm up to you. HOWEVER, she may continue to react in fear to anyone new who comes into the house.
My parents adopted this beautiful Golden Lab mixed with God only knows what, from the pound when he was six months old. He acted the exact same way your new pup acts. Shemp, is very sweet and loving to my parents, but it took some time for him to adjust. However, Shemp is terrified of EVERYONE else. He has never bit anyone in in fear like the one person is warning you about. Shemp still pees on the floor, as he runs away whenever I come into the house and he has been there for 8 years.
Good luck to you! I am glad you got her! She will be much better with you!
2007-02-01 22:35:13 · answer #3 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dog might be in an unfamiliar environment, and with a new owner, it may think that you are the same or worse as the old owner. You just have to show that you respect the dog. Once the dog knows you wont beat her or hurt her, she will get to know you.
2007-02-01 22:27:09 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I can help you if your willing to take it slow and work on triaining your dog. I have a really great behavioral problem link on my website that helps with just this type of thing. Go to burdicklabradors.com, helpful links page, behavioral problems,
it takes work and time but you can gain your dogs trust.
2007-02-01 22:33:41 · answer #5 · answered by gary b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is wait till she comes to you,if that doesn't work you might want to try holding a treat in your hand kinda in front of her and letting her come to you then giving her the treat.
2007-02-01 22:56:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give the pup lots of praise and treats. Give her lots of love, hugs, pet her. Get down to her level when you go close to her. Let her sleep in your bed. I am so glad you took the pup. Your friend sounds like she is in bad shape.
2007-02-01 22:41:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest i would not take her. She will be a fear biter and you may gain trust with her but i would not trust this dog or any other dog if it already shown this kind of passive behaviour. You are better of getting a dog that is a lot more outgoing.
Seen to many fear biter cases to know better
2007-02-01 22:26:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
its going to take time just keep taking care of it them it will trust u
2007-02-01 22:35:40 · answer #9 · answered by lawrence 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give her little treats
2007-02-01 22:25:21 · answer #10 · answered by cc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋