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Originally Posted by livingdustmops  There is hope for her and I think you are willing to make this work. I just want to make sure you understand this will be a long process but at the end could be a very positive experience for all of you.
Just protect your skinbaby and by doing this you will be protecting your furbaby.
I wish you all the luck in the world and I am here if you need me.  |
I agree....this does not sound like an alpha dog issue. Actually, most are not...the fear biters often are really submissive dogs. I have one at present...he was living in the woods when he came to me. I handled him just the way livingdustmops suggested. He always had a safe haven to hide in....and when he snapped at me or my pups, I would put him in his kennel or a room to himself for a time out. I would only leave him there for a couple of minutes. That was all it took....it sent him a message that when he did not behave appropriately, he could not stay in the room with us. In the beginning, because he was so fearful, I would just put the crate in front of him....I could not pick him up when he was in that mode.
He lives here without any major issues. The only issue we have not conquered is his fear of grooming. He must be anesthetised to be shaved down. I hate having to do that, but maybe that will also get better in time. He will let me run a brush through his hair now for a few strokes, but he is tense. He sees things like brushes as weapons...you can see it in his eyes. I shudder to think what the poor baby went through before he came to me.
I also had another biter for ten years....he was actually much worse, but we did manage.
Just let this pup be for a while.Hopefully, she will soon realize that she is safe! Make sure your daughter knows to leave her alone! Don't approach her...don't pet her unless she comes to you for attention. Then, try your darndest not to be nervous around her. I know that is a tall order when they might bite, but if they sense you are nervous, they will be as well!
If you ever need help, send me a PM. I do not know that rescue, but I would be concerned about taking her back there. I do not know of any rescue that would place a biter in a home that had a child! Just unbelievable.
I really hope you can hang in with her and that it works out well!