she has been abused, an i know i have my hands full,but she is so scared,an im unsure of what to do,she has eating some food,an drank water she was so hungry bless here heart,she has let me pet her and let me put a leash on her and took her out side,but she has yet to use the bathroom,when i take her out,i baby talk her and try to encourage her to potty,but she stands still and is scared,so now she is under my kitchen table layn on a blanky i gave her and im in need of advice of what to do next,i can pet her and talk to her and tell her she is ok an all,but any more advice please help as well as what if she dont go to the bathroom,an i have her set up to see the vet on wednesday this week,untill then what do i do
2007-12-23 12:40:23 · 11 answers · asked by thealabamabelle 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She will go to the bathroom when she needs to, so don't worry about that. If you don't have a crate for her, just keep a CLOSE eye on her! If she is very scared, she will probably wait until she is desperate to go to the bathroom so she will be frantic and quick as far as sniffing around your kitchen to go!
When it comes to her fearfulness, don't baby her and pet her constantly. This won't help her open up, this will just make her think "If I act like this, I get attention" so she will never open up. Let her be and let her get acclamated on her own terms. She will start exploring on her own time and when she does, that's when you start approaching her with attention, when she is being brave and opening up to everyone.
2007-12-23 12:51:37 · answer #1 · answered by VB 6 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, thank you for taking that little pup in - you saved her life without doubt.
Do not expect too much from her at first, as you say, she was likely abused and is afraid of people.
Best is just to sit quietly and let her come to you - make no sudden moves, that will remind her of people who hurt her.
If you can pet her, she can't be too traumatized, I have had foster dogs who wouldn't come out from under the bed for months and wouldn't let themselves be touched.
Baby talk is good, dogs react favorably to soft voices, particularly women's higher pitched ones.
Don't be upset if she doesn't get the outside potty right off, she may never have been in a house before and doesn't understand where she should go. Can you put out some newspaper for her to go on?
I crate all my fosters (and my own dogs) = they have their crates with blankies, toys, and they get a reward (bit of liverwurst) for going in their crates at night. She would probably feel more secure in a crate. If you want to start crate training, Walmart has them pretty cheap.
Just feed her, but a good kibble like Canidae if you can (meat first ingredient), you can mix in some white meat, boneless, skinless, chicken or lean hamburger, and some rice too - that will get her nourished faster.
Please do take her to the vet asap, she will likely have worms (no big deal, but needs deworming), need vaccinations, and Frontline or Advantix every month so she will never have fleas.
She's a puppy and will come around and be friendly sooner than an adult dog would.
Again, it was wonderful of you to save her, please take good care of her, she'll repay you with her lifelong love and gratitude - and lots and lots of fun.
Merry Christmas to you and yours - including your new puppy.
2007-12-23 13:00:10 · answer #2 · answered by rescue member 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't give her run of your house she should be confined in as small an area as possible. (CRATE training is best) the pup should have just enought room to stand,set, and laydown and turn around. Anything bigger and if she does potty she can get out of it.
A dog has a very short attention span so do not "yell" if you do not catch her.
generally when you get up in the morning let her out, feed, let out in 20 -30 min on leash praise when shde goes.
She may not go for several days from just not feeling safe and comfortable.
Feed her only dog food and you mihgt want to do this by hand for teh 1st week -2 weeks.
She should come around. you didn't say how old you think she might be so that can factor in how long a lot of this will take.
Good Luck and thanks for giving a stray the best Christmas Gift
2007-12-23 12:56:29 · answer #3 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
be sure to feed her good food, no table scraps. maybe with real meat in it if she's half starved. all you can really do is just keep the house quiet and expose her to as few people as possible. a quiet warm house with food will help calm her down. a ton of new people to meet will stress her out and possibly make her sick. until she is vaccinated, do not take her to any public places or let any visitors in the house unless you have to because an unvaccinated dog is at a very high risk of getting the parvo virus which makes them very very sick with vomitting and diarhea. oh, and be sure to wash your hands after touching her because, without being vaccinated, she could have something that you could get either parasites or an actual infection.
kudos for taking in a stray!
2007-12-23 12:48:08 · answer #4 · answered by Wallflower 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have adopted an abused dog myself. Really the best thing I can seguest is when trying to pet her get to her level. Sit on the floor. Pet her and talk to her. When taking her out to potty try walking her on the leash, around the yard see if that helps. It really takes along time for them to get used to you. I have had my Koda for 2 months, she is just starting to get used to us! I would really just try to play with her a little and see if you can get her to warm up to you. Koda was beat and starved to 35 lbs. She didnt eat for 3 days after we took her. She is up to 50 lbs now. It takes alot, but it is worth it in the end! If you need anything let me know I am good with dogs, or if you have any questions supabonbon01@yahoo.com
2007-12-23 13:27:21 · answer #5 · answered by bonnie k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think you should keep her maybe god put her there for a reason, just like you helped her now maybe she will help you later take her to a vet and give her a check up and take her home with you you never know it is x-mas and there are miracles they are real, but on the other hand if you can't have her then you know take her to a pound were they don't kill the dogs , but please think about what I just said she might help you one day god bless you and good luck
2007-12-23 13:03:40 · answer #6 · answered by goggie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paws way up to you for taking this one in! It's great you are caring for her and want to keep her and work with her. One thing that will help is to talk calmly to her but don't baby talk to her for now at least, while she is adjusting to you. When you take her outside on the leash, try to take her to a regular spot and take a few tasty training treats or biscuit bits with you that you know she likes feed her one and then tell her to "take a break" or "go potty" and when she goes, give her another piece and praise her. If she balks at going, keep circling her in the potty area and telling her to "take a break". Say it calm and in a low tone but don't baby talk. The rewards including praise after she goes will help a lot as well.
Congrats on your new pup!
2007-12-23 12:57:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First off, nice thing you did....i found my dog as well like this and took him in...they tend to be scared at first for they fear that you might leave them on the streets again....im sure she wil need to go the toilet sooner than later....the vet will prolly no more if its a psychological or a physical cond. as to why she is not going to the toilet....but take care of her...she prolly needs it...cheers
2007-12-23 12:51:04 · answer #8 · answered by b.arnav 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs are very forgiving animals. It is just going to take time, she she will come around. As long as you have the loving heart you seem to have, she will learn that and come to trust you.
2007-12-23 12:54:24 · answer #9 · answered by Grandma of 2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
JUST BE PATIENT SHE WILL HAVE TO LEARN SLOWLY THAT YOU ARE NOT GOING TO HURT HER, IT IS SO TERRIBLE THAT IT HAPPENED AND GOD BLESS YOUR HEART FOR HELPING HER. JUST TALK SOFTLY TO HER AND GIVE HER LOTS OF TOUCHING AND ATTENTION AND SHE WILL SEE YOU ARE WANTING TO HELP HER. I HAVE A TOY POODLE THAT WAS ABUSED TO AND EVEN 4 YEARS LATER SHE STILL OVER REACTS TO SOME THINGS BUT SHE IS DEFINITELY A DIFFERENT DOG NOW THEN SHE WAS
2007-12-24 01:42:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋