be ok with getting on the elevator?
2007-02-10 17:43:10 · 7 answers · asked by FavoredbyU 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It sounds like you just adopted a Pomeranian. You really need to just give him some time to relax, and get used to his new home. He has been pulled from his first home, and his first owners who he loved, and there was no way to give him an explanation. He is scared and nervous, he doesn't know why he is in this new home with new people, and where did his first owners go? He needs some time to realize what has happened, and to realize that he can trust you. Give him a few weeks to just relax. In a few weeks you really will see a completely different dog, and he will learn to trust you. Once he trusts you, when he sees that you are okay with the elevator, He will also be okay with the elevator. Just give him space, and give him lots of love when he comes up to you. Good Luck with your new dog, i hope everything works out.
2007-02-10 17:50:02 · answer #1 · answered by Stark 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if your new dog is a dog that had a previous owner, and not a puppy then there probably is a strong chance the dog had a trauma in it's past that an elevator reminds the dog of, and won't want to ride it. If it's the case that you have a dog that had a previos owner and you think it had a trauma, and you really want the dog to be ok with an elevator, best thing to do is bring it to an animal therapist. They help find out what causes it and what to do , to calm the dog down.
If it's a dog that had no previous trauma and or is a puppy , it's probably scared of the small space, the noise the elevator makes and or the movements. This is kind of similar to how many cats and dogs are afraid of vacuum cleaners because of the loud noise. In this case you just have to work slowly with your dog to teach it that the elevator is ok and it won't hurt it. (Which is the dogs fear) Don't force it in as it will make the dog more scare but star off by walking in and coaching it to come on in , also try having a treat the dog really likes and see if it will come to you, to get the treat. If this works it still may take time for the dog to stay in. You just have to keep repeadedly show the dog the elevator is nothing to be afraid of. Which means rewarding the dog for going in, and going out (once it finally does) .
2007-02-11 01:55:12 · answer #2 · answered by N K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to carefully use therapy to help your dog. First of all, try to get on the elevator and NOT go anywhere. Stay on the same floor. After a few tries at that, go up 1 floor. Do that a few times until he gets comfortable (This is going to take more than 1 day) Eventually increase the number of floors gradually and he should become used to the funny feeling the elevator causes us all - especially if it travels fast or high.
If the elevator is a must (you live in a high rise, etc.) you may have to resort to medicating your pet. If the above doesn't work, seek out a veterinarian who is younger (generally more open to alternative therapy) and seek his help with the issue.
2007-02-11 01:52:46 · answer #3 · answered by Frankie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elevators are small, cramped, they make sudden movements and makes the dog feel caged in.
Where there are elevators, there are stairs, right? So why not just use the stairs? Don't force the dog to go in the elevator.
2007-02-11 01:49:07 · answer #4 · answered by Elena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
elevators are small with lots of people cramped together and makes sudden moves and of course that really scares the dog to death. some dogs will but some are shy but nice and cant handle sudden moves like elevators and its just like if you swing your hand and they think you might hit or spank them they get scared so thats how they feel when you try to force a dog inside a elevator. please dont force your dog that just makes it worst and they might get to the point where they dont like you. plus if there is a elevator there HAS to be stairs!!!! i know this cuz i use to be a vet. and now an animal cop and i have 7 dogs of my own!!! i hope this really helps you!!!! toodles
2007-02-11 02:08:58 · answer #5 · answered by Kamri Margera 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some Dick Van Patten sausage rolls at Petco/Petsmart. Cut up little chunks, call the elevator and set a little piece just on the other side of the door, so he has to stick his head in to get it. Repeat and just keep putting the meat a little farther out. Took me about 5-10 min with my dog. Now he doesn't even flinch/
(p.s. block the doors from closing. that will freak him out while your doing this.)
2007-02-11 01:51:26 · answer #6 · answered by strider514 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smart dog I dont blame him one bit. Take the stairs if their is any good excerise for him any way.
2007-02-11 01:58:56 · answer #7 · answered by Jessi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋