We recently adopted a beagle and i think she was abused. What are ways to get her to trust us??

Question

She is real Skiddish. And doesnt want to come near us.. We have to come to her.. She just sits in the corner or lays there.. She will eat and did play one time with my mothers boxer but then bit my mom's poodle when she got to close to her. She is missing her two front teeth and just got over a bad yeast infection from having puppies and nobody taking care of her. She seems real depressed.. Any help would be great...!! I am taking her to the vet next week so hopefully they can help as well.. I dont know what to do this is our first time adopting a dog from a rescue place.. Thank you.

Answer 1

This a real sad story the poor thing, but the best thing for her is that you care. I don't have too much experience but I do have 2 dogs and I hope by you showing / giving her lots of love and time will help her warm to you. It must be very confusing for her moving home and stuff. Lots of love and the help of a nice weekend treat will hopefully bring her out of her shell. Good luck :o)

Answer 2

We adopted a sheltie mix from a rescue and it was clear he had been severely abused. Some of the following things helped him open up:

1. Give him plenty of time to adjust to the circumstances and get used to the fact that he will no longer be abused.

2. Try to keep him stimulated with walks or opportunities to play (even if he doesn't want to participate yet)

3. Keep an eye on him to determine if anything really gets him excited. With our sheltie, after a few months as he became more comfortable, it was clear he really responded to being scratched on his lower back.

4. Treats, treats, and more treats for being well behaved or tricks. Whenever we say "sit" or "lay down" to our other dogs, our Sheltie now runs in on three legs with his paw up so that he can "shake" for a treat.

5. Avoid long trips at first. Many abused dogs were abandoned and are unsure if they will be abandoned again. Make a point to show alot of affection each time you come home in an attempt to show him that you will always return.


Well, those are my thoughts. Our sheltie is still a bit skittish, but has come a long way from hiding under the bed for hours at a time.

Answer 3

I know that this isn't really what you want to hear, but it's going to take time to get her to trust you. Do special things for her. Extra treats. Find something that she likes to do, whether it would be walks or just to go outside. I think you are right it does sound like she is depressed and a lot of that could be due to not having her pups with her. Some dogs do get like that. And if she was abused, which it sounds like she was, then you need to keep going up to her, with out being pushy and showing her a lot of love and extra attention. There will be a things that your vet can do for her. She may also be suffering from anxiety from the abuse and loss of her pups. There is meds for that also.
Good luck with her! Hope she turns out good for you. Beagles are a wonderful dog!

Answer 4

Poor little thing. We have a beagle that was mistreated and she was a timid shy mess when she showed up here. She adopted us we contacted last owners and they didn't want her. She has been with us now since 2001 and we love her. Time, love and patience is what she really needs. There is a med the vet can give her if she is really skittish that she takes once a day called Comacalm. We had our beagle on it for awhile and she is now off of it and very comfortable in HER home. Best of luck with her.

Answer 5

Beagles are food driven dogs so definately give her treats and lots of praise when she does things right. Try feeding her dinner to her out of the palm of your hand. They can smell you when they're eating and they understand where the food is coming from. That definately helps with bonding.

Understand that she will always be skiddish around strangers even if she warms up to your family, and be patient, she'll come around.

If you're still worried, you can go to obedience classes, they can show you a few good things to help your dog bond to you.

Answer 6

He actually sounds abuse, by a guy wearing a hat or hood. it rather is going to take a little time, yet have somebody in a hat merely be close sufficient that he can see them, yet no longer that on the brink of dissatisfied him. while he's high-quality at a particular distance, then steadily pass closer. do this over days, each and daily getting a splash closer. Then, while the canines is pleased with the guy being approximately 3 ft from them, have the guy toss a ordinary manage to the canines. do this 2 or thrice, then have the "hat" pass away, stroll faraway from the canines. steadily, returned, taking days to get close sufficient, have the "hat" furnish him the manage, yet this time from their hand. If the canines is going to them to get the manage, quietly compliment the canines. If the canines shys away or won't pass to them, have the guy toss the manage on the brink of them, yet a ways sufficient that the canines has to stroll out a step or 2 to get it. Take time in this, it's going to be a protracted experience, yet very well worth it interior the tip. The canines will then see a guy or woman in a hat as somebody who merely would have a cookie for him. merely be careful and ony do this some cases each and daily, by way of fact the canines can unquestionably benefit weight with too many treats.

Answer 7

, You should do your standard things you do around your house and let the dog get used to you.I rescue dogs that have been severely abused and it takes a while for them to trust people again. Try to find a treat like beggin strips and leave a few around the floor where you want Her to go exploring They will catch the scent and with time they will start moving around. This dog was probably kicked . Seeing you walking around with out hurting her will go a long way towards trusting you. Good luck And thanks for adopting a rescued dog.

Answer 8

When I was younger we had a beagle that had been abused by his previous owner. He wouldn't come near anybody. You have to be very patient and give her time to adjust to her new environment. Don't talk loudly towards her or she might think she is getting scolded. Try playing with her, throwing a ball for her to fetch, etc. Just give her time and reassure her that she is going to be taken care of and she'll eventually come around.

Answer 9

Oh, the poor thing. Thank God she had you to adopt her!

The vet can certainly help you (and it sounds like she might still be sick) but your love and affection will go a long way to healing her. Just be patient - she'll come around.

Answer 10

some ways are to be calm and gentle aroung her and never yell aroung or at her till she wants to start trusting you.when i first got a dog she was very small and didnt like anybody so i was gentle and sometimes she would lay on me and i would know that she could trust me as much as your new dog might trust if you just be calm and pateint and let her take her time to get to know you..