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Originally Posted by kjc  They look so at ease together... he's such a handsome fellow! Lucky Little Tia!
Have your husband wear a T shirt for a few days and put it in the dog's bed or near it so he becomes used to his scent.
Have hubby stir his food with his bare hand... scenting again.
Hubby should never approach the dog, hold out a treat and allow the dog to come to him for the treat...
And lastly, have all scratch this dog from under his chin, I would avoid a hand over his head for petting until he becomes more relaxed with everyone. Be very patient, he will come around. (If he is fearful when this is done overhead)
Most important: Say "What a good Boy!" The "W" word gets their attention quickly and makes it more special than a plain 'Good Boy!'., and say this at least once daily, even if he didn't have a good day. Some dogs don't have a clue and have never heard these words... too sad! But it's a great self-esteem builder for him or any pup.
My oldest rescue took eight months before he bonded with me. I kind of gave up trying and just decided to accept him as he was: a non-bonding dog. So sad... until one day he kissed my cheek. I cried for quite a while.... now I can't get him to stop! JK!
Good Luck with him and wishing you all the best!  |
Thank you I had hubby do that this morning with his food.
You know that expression , never judge a book by its cover, well they seemed such a nice young couple .Looking back I must have been blind not to see the signs.
1. what kind of puppy doesn't know his name at 11 mths
2. the obsession with my garden and having trouble getting him in lol
3. cowering and wetting when men touch him
4. havn't cried once about his old owners
The only regret I have is not getting him the first time I viewed him therefore putting him through an extra few days of what he was going through. We travelled 2 hours to see the little guy with Tia and as soon as we walked in he went mental, jumping on Tia laying on his back weeing when we tried to stroke him.I thought he was far too hectic for my little girl.Three days later , I don't know what it was but I turned to hubby and said "I think we have made a big mistake not getting the little guy". Anyhow I rang the lady again and she said she has a 15 year old looking at him later that day
I told her I deffo want him and can be there in 2 hrs . She said ok.
he loved the journey back in the car and funny enough when we stopped off(me needing the loo) my hubby said he was crying for me! Vet check the very next day and the vet said he was around a pound under weight.
When you put all the pieces together it doesn't look like he has had a very good 11 mths does it.
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Originally Posted by Twinkie2Cute I agree with everyone. He is submissive because he is so scared! Lots and lots of praise will do the trick, right along with patience. The couple that had him before should be locked in the kitchen for hours on end!  |
Patience ive got, I work in a school and I have 2 older sons lol