She just lays down a shakes like shes getting in trouble, i cant figure out whats worng with her. She has never been hit on or anything..yeah shes been yelled at when she does somthing wrong but never beaten..what is wrong with her?
2007-03-01 05:15:42 · 26 answers · asked by Devin_Tucker 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She is afraid of the hostile environment and loud noises. Some dogs have a very gentle nature, soft spirit. Sounds like she is one of them.
2007-03-01 05:18:27 · answer #1 · answered by Joy K 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
You pretty much have answered your own question..."shes been yelled at when she does somthing wrong but never beaten". My male pitbull was the exact same way when my ex and I fought. He would either be glued to my side shaking uncontrolably or he would run and hide but in viewing distance. Dogs in that sense are like children. When we fought not only would the dog shake or hide...my son would be in the other room crying. My suggestion either counseling...for you and your boyfriend....or if its that bad and your constantly arguing.....get rid of the boyfriend...lol. And if thats not an option then when you are arguing try putting the dog in a different room or outside and when the smoke clears give her lots of loving to let her know shes not the reason for the commotion. Good luck.
2007-03-01 10:48:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Animals have a keen sense of emotion. It is hardly different than if you were to yell in front of a small child. It makes them nervous. Sometimes, this nervous energy can be out of concern for you, the owner, and your safety. Try your best to behave in front of your pets the way you would in front of your own children - calm. This nervous behavior may develop into defensive/protective behavior if you are not careful. You don't want your dog to feel compelled to protect you from your boyfriend!
2007-03-01 05:26:09 · answer #3 · answered by huntingrl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He or she is very subjective and will react to any yelling......(as well as love)..... they are an animal and emotional creatures..... the shaking is their way of telling you they are afraid. Yelling would make ANYONE nervous...... intuition is key...... it works both ways.... Understand that that they are looking at you both for comfort and when they are exposed to the yelling it upsets him/her.... Treat them as if they are your baby...your child...... and if at any point and time you've had an epiphany and saw that little face hiding behind a couch or underneath a table because of the yelling........ Ask yourself " Did we just do that?"..............Then sit down with your boyfriend/spouse and make a change.... for that furry friend. Trust me.....it'll be worth it. Because in the end it'll help you too. It'll give you something to fight for.................:-)
2016-08-30 12:51:34 · answer #4 · answered by stefany 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the easiest thing to say is " what's wrong with you two. but lets not go there. i know you've heard the very sad tail of children who blame themselves for their parent arguing and /or divorce. well, the fact that ( in your own words ) your dog lays down and shakes like she's in trouble suggests that she believes that when you fight she IS in trouble. dogs are smart enough to know when something is wrong, they just aren't smart enough to know who to blame. so they react. some dogs leave the room. some dogs bark. some dogs, who really love you, lay down and shake like THEY are in trouble. just like having a child in the house, take alittle care when she's around. i know she's just a dog, but the fact that you're asking for help with this problem sounds like you love her as much as she obviously loves you guys. theirs nothing wrong with letting a dog be a part of the family, i mean, for her,you'll are her only family. good luck to all of you.
2007-03-01 08:26:19 · answer #5 · answered by cookie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything we would answer would be just a guess wouldn't it? Your dog is either ill or injured in some way. The behavior she is exhibiting is from extreme pain. Please take your dog to a vet quickly for diagnoses and treatment. Always remember, changes in a dog's behavior or body condition or body function requires vet evaluation. To delay could be fatal. Good luck.
2016-03-16 02:47:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The poor dog is terrified of the both of you. When she does something wrong don't yell at her! Remember she's a dog, she doesn't understand what you mean. Maybe you should reconsider yourself as animal lovers and give her to someone, who will truly love her.
2007-03-01 05:33:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dogs are conflicted when there is yelling going on. Even a dog that has never been abused will react when yelled at or around.
The dog wants to protect you and doesn't know how to do it, praise her and tell her it is ok and she is a good girl.
The solution is to stop arguing with your bf
2007-03-01 05:20:13 · answer #8 · answered by zaphodsclone 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
You and your boyfriend should not argue in front of her. Put her in another room and shut the door. You are traumatizing her, because she cannot tell the difference if you are yelling at him or her. This is abuse to an animal, so if you do not want to have her slinking around like she has been beaten, please do not yell at her or around her.
2007-03-01 05:20:16 · answer #9 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
When my boyfriend and I argue my little dog either leaves the room or hides...Dogs are very sensative to human emotions so when you are angry or stressed out or sad she senses that, much like small children.
2007-03-01 05:25:44 · answer #10 · answered by Candy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋