I got her from a refuge, so i did her a favour and its not like i treat her badly.
I feed her, walk her, play with her give her attention, but i dont like her!
Is it bad if i dont like her, but treat her well!? Is there anything i can do to maybe build up a connection between us?
2007-02-20 09:22:23 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I dont like her because..... i think i just don't like dogs. i had one dog a while back who i just absolutely adored and NO other dog could ever compete. I thought i was ready for another dog, but i guess not. And i like my cat better than the dog.
2007-02-20 09:36:30 · update #1
She's not boring, i really enjoy playing with her, its fun. But, i just can't seem to bond with her.
2007-02-20 09:39:28 · update #2
I rescued a dog from an adoption agency. I am an animal lover, but after a couple of days, I realized that she and I didn't click. I really did not like her. Like you I took good care of her anyway. Eventually my mom took her (my mom really likes her). My thoughts were this. I hate this dog, but if i get rid of her, who knows where she will end up. If my mom or someone I trust hadn't taken her, I would've kept her just because even if there wasn't a bond the care I would give her would be better than someone actually liking her but abusing/neglecting her.
2007-02-20 09:29:14 · answer #1 · answered by dardarzene 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well it is hard to give you a diffinative answer since the question did not explain much. If you had just saved your dog from a refuge than just give her time she is just probably getting used to her new surroundings as well as you, and trying to figure where she stands. Being that she came from a refuge who can say really unless it is specifficly known what she has gone through, even though most dogs are forgiving it doesn't mean that they nessisarily forget.Also, yes she can sense that you don't like her, but unless she was the only dog at the refuge that you went to out of how many dogs there must have been something or else why would you have choosen her? Like others have said give her time try not to just do the "basic dog stuff" try and figure what makes her tick. Try to do things that would make the both of you bond such as other people had suggested such as agility or any other dog sports that whatever breed your dog is that would enjoy as there are quite a few different dog sports out there, and make sure that it is fun for you as well, because she would be able to sense that you are not having fun which in turn may afect her because most dogs are happyest to please their owners. If all else fails and you have given both time and tried than it might be best to give her to a home with people who are better compatible with her. Just because you give her to another home doesn't mean that you can't give her to a good home if you really wanted to or needed to.
2007-02-20 09:51:32 · answer #2 · answered by Danie girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very nice of you to have saved her life. Why did you pick her? How long have you had her? If you have not had her very long, give it some time. She will grow on you.
If you can not give her the quality life she deserves, then take her back to the refuge where you got her, let somebodyelse adopt her.
One thing that you must understand is that she depends on you to take care of her. She can not take care of herself.
You are her pack/best friend. She loves you and she knows that you helped save her and gave her a home. She depends on you for comfort, love and food.
What I would suggest is teach her some tricks. This will help you bond with her. You can get Dvd's on positive dog training and such.
One thing you must realize is that no other animal could ever replace the one you lost!! All animals have different personalities. It sounds like you are not being fair to this new dog, because you miss your other one.
2007-02-20 09:31:09 · answer #3 · answered by Kamah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There isn't much you can do if you really don't like her. How can you do so much for her but not even like her? Just give her some time. If she has only recently come home with you, she wouldn't have been able to show you her personality yet. You should get her into agility or fly ball, something you can do together that will be fun. If you aren't willing to do that, I say just give her to someone that will love her, like her and give her everything she needs. You need to check with the place where you adopted her before you give her to someone else, most places say that if you don't want the dog anymore, you need to bring it back to their shelter.
2007-02-20 09:29:41 · answer #4 · answered by Elena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u dont liek her thats not good. She mgiht be able to tell (i know that sounds stupid) and when she has enough of the negative energy she could end up mean or acting out. Why dont u give her to soemplace that actually wants a dog. If its not an old dog you could give it to a place that trains special service dogs (police dogs, blind dogs, wheelchair dogs...) or actually to rtain a dog for stuff liek seeing or helping a person around the house and in their daily life i think the dog can even be old.
2007-02-20 09:34:53 · answer #5 · answered by it's me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After I lost (the love of my life) my cat I knew that I could never love another cat the way I loved him. I do love all animals though so I rescued two dogs and I love them to death. But I am certain that it will take many years or I may never be able to get another cat because my expectations are that they will be just like the cat that I lost and it would not be fair to the cat.
2007-02-20 10:11:14 · answer #6 · answered by Britni 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not to sure why you don't like her...you never stated that...
It's not fair for her, she can sense how you feel...dogs are great at that. She will never be happy, as you aren't either. Dogs love to be loved and make people happy that is their goal in life!
Try some training with her...this creates a huge bond as you learn how to live with eachother and make one another happy! If you still don't like her after training...please try to find her a new home...it's just not fair to either of you!
2007-02-20 09:27:05 · answer #7 · answered by designz51 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you waste 10 years of your life on a dog that you don't like??
But,,, I wouldn't give up on all dogs just because I didn't like one.
Next time around you might want to see if you like the dog BEFORE you take it home!!!
2007-02-20 09:50:15 · answer #8 · answered by tom l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are NOT fond of her...maybe advertise for a family who would love to have her....(just do not mistreat the animal...they deserve the love....they really do!)
Or, you can try to spend more quality time with her..get to know your dog,,,talk to her..and play with her...really try to connect with your animal...see what she likes or doesn't like....you have a choice..and a decision to make...it is all up to you!
2007-02-20 09:27:59 · answer #9 · answered by ladyk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What specifically do you not like?
How long have you had her? Bonding is not always instantaneous.
If you really don't like her...maybe you should think about rehoming her. Perhaps a dog is not the pet for you.
2007-02-20 09:27:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋