i recently got a dog and he's homesick how can i fix this?
2007-04-09 06:17:45 · 13 answers · asked by Logan 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It's going to take time... most likely a good year for the dog to open to you, show his true personality and learn to feel safe. First, dog proof the house. If you leave him alone he will investigate how to get out. Make sure your windows are closed, doors are locked, make sure he is safe ans secure. Talk to him. I'm serious, TALK to him. Make sure it is a soft voice. But you also must use a firm voice when you are TELLING HIM something. Find out what treats he likes. (you may have to go through several differnent kinds). Get him a nice bed if he doesn't already have one. Something that WILL be his. Make his life fun, this is the best thing you can do. Over time he will come around. Dogs want to be with their people. You will become his people, it just takes time and work. He might be scared and confused.... especially if this was an owner placed adoption.
2007-04-09 06:29:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes time for the dog to feel comfortable, have patience. I also got a dog from a rescue shelter a coulple years ago and he adjusted quickly but had me worried at first because he wouldn't bark, I even wondered if he could bark..haha.
After a week he was barking, no more worries. Plus I work 10 hrs a day and he was already house trained. Indeed we both did a good deed by saving a coulple doggy lives. CONGRATS!!
2007-04-09 13:59:11 · answer #2 · answered by ♥RaCheL♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's he doing?
My Weim is a rescue and I've fostered others. I've found that you can't rush them settling in and they need to go at their own pace.
Use only positive reinforcement and don't punish.
Don't be too enthusiastic when they do come to you but give them lots of calm affection and praise.
Be there for them so when they do come to you respond immediately which will build up their trust in you.
Talk to them so they get used to you and your voice.
Try and keep to a routine as much as possible so they learn what to expect and this will help them gain their confidence.
Give them their own space. If there are children in the house make sure the dogs goes to the children not the other way around.
2007-04-09 13:29:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots and lots of patience. It generally takes about 2 weeks before a dog starts to feel at home in a new place. If they have been abused, it may take much longer than that for them to feel comfortable.
Just stick to a regular routine, that helps them considerably when they know what to expect, and make a point of talking to them as you move around the house.
2007-04-09 13:49:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well all dogs take some gettig use to a new environment...
if you adopted a dog rom a shelter than the dog should be pretty happy to be in a home, but might miss interacting with other dogs on a daily basis...if you got him from another home, then you could have some issues...i would suggest getting the dog something to smell frrom his old environment that will link him back to your house...
either way, i'd give the dog 5-7 days to sniff out his new environment and get him more comfortable...also playing and interacting with the dog will get him used to 'you' as his new friend...
2007-04-09 13:27:54 · answer #5 · answered by boosted 1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you know he is homesick? What is the dogs history? The best you can do is to show it a loving stable environment, and he will come around. Patience and calm assertiveness is the key here. Good luck to you both
2007-04-09 13:24:15 · answer #6 · answered by SooOno 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him wander around the house (dog proof the house of course), but keep a good eye on him. Give him lots of TLC!
2007-04-09 13:23:07 · answer #7 · answered by Ticky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ours walked in the door, plopped on the couch, and made herself at home, but I have heard that with small puppies, the way to do it is to line their bed with towels, take a hot water bottle and the type of alarm clock that actually ticks and wrap them in a towel. The warmth and the ticking remind the puppy of their mother and her heartbeat, so it calms them.
Otherwise, he needs time to adjust and to learn to trust you. Be sure to spend time with him and show him you love him. Molly gets adored every chance she gets, and I'm sure that didn't hurt her adjustment any.
2007-04-09 13:43:55 · answer #8 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time. Give him some space and just keep an eye on him. It may take up to a month but don't baby him or dwell on his past.
2007-04-09 13:39:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is he doing that specifically tells you he is homesick?
2007-04-09 13:23:05 · answer #10 · answered by DogLover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋