I recently adopted a mostly Beagle from my local humane society. She's very nearly the perfect dog. She's good with children, she's friendly and she's house-broken. The only problem is that she has a tendency to "flump" at my, or anyone else's feet. She walks up to a person and then about arms length away, she cowers down and crawls on her tummy and rolls over showing her neck and belly. I've tried to tell her that no-one I know will hurt her, but she doesn't understand Human. What can I do to make her understand that we will not hurt her?
2007-03-21 05:13:48 · 16 answers · asked by raynne_iceni 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
What she is doing is not a sign of abuse. She is telling you that she is submitting to you and any other human. What I would do for now is just when you come home just say hi to her and once she calms down then go to pet her. She will learn to not submitt when she gets to know you all better. Take her for walks where there will be people and if people ask if they can pet just not right now. She needs to see that people are her firends and nothing to be afraid of.
2007-03-21 05:19:41 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Humane society that you adopted her from and ask them if she was abused, they need to tell you if she was and they should have told you that when you were signing the papers to adopt her. But this might be something that all beagles so or it could just be part of her personality, but give her time to get use to everybody in the house and she might stop doing this on her own when she knows that she is not going to be hurt by anybody in the house.
Dogs are a lot like people and they have thier little things that they do and thier mood swings, so you just need to learn what your puppy is like and what she does when she wants something or doesn't want something.
2007-03-21 12:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by Wolfmanscott 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be patient. Some dogs are just so highly submissive (whether from abuse or not) that they will do this. My Boston did it with my husband all the time, but also with me if she thought she was in trouble or getting a bath. Play with her a lot and let her read your mind.. think "safe," and "loved," and "all is well here" a lot when you deal with the dog and she will pick that up a lot better than words. Quiet cuddle time is also good, if she's not so beagley that she never slows down. Good luck and kiss her on the head for me.
2007-03-25 11:22:37 · answer #3 · answered by jussamagin2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is being submissive to you, showing that she knows that you are alpha. Unless she is peeing all over when she does it the behavior isn't really hurting anything. If it really annoyes you than try some basic obedience. When she starts to approach you, just before she starts to crawl put her in a sit stay position. Also, don't bend at the waist, crouch down. Most dogs don't like it when you hover over them.
2007-03-21 12:24:59 · answer #4 · answered by megan d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 of my dogs that I have does that and I have had this dog her whole life. When I asked my vet about it the vet told me that it was a possibilty that my dog could love me so much that she did not want to do anything to get into trouble and disappoint me I had raised that dog from a puppy and she was never abused she only really cowers now though if I say the word no.
2007-03-21 12:28:45 · answer #5 · answered by ravenhk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 rescued animals they all have been abused to some degree the Rott was the most severly abused. Four years later she is much better and not as scared of things as she was at first. Lots of love and kindness will make a difference. Show the dog that you will not hurt him/her and time will make a difference. Good luck to you.
2007-03-21 12:20:08 · answer #6 · answered by im_a_twin2003 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Love and affection from everyone can be a great cure, nice long walks and constant praise for everything she does right. When disicpline is needed dont be too harsh or any progress you have made will go right out the door. When going to pet her get down to her level and show her your plam and keep your hand below her head so she doesnt get the impression of about to be beat.
2007-03-21 12:18:39 · answer #7 · answered by klgteen 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
This does not mean your dog was abused. She sounds sweet, and you sound like a good caregiver! Call a dog behaviorist, your beagle may need "confidence training".
2007-03-21 12:21:26 · answer #8 · answered by kary e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to reward her for her good behavior. When she does approach you without fear, praise her!!! Showering her with love and affection will eventually teach her not to fear humans. Soon you will have a perfect dog with a confident disposition! Good luck!
2007-03-21 12:19:19 · answer #9 · answered by boggs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dogs are pack animals. you are a member of her pack. she is showing you that she is submissive and sees you as the "top dog". thats the way it should be. was she abused? you may never know. but i think this is just submissive behavior. good for you for adopting an unwanted dog!!
2007-03-21 12:18:57 · answer #10 · answered by shar71vette 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋