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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985  1st- She was WAY to young when she came to you. Granted, you didn't know any better. Let's start there. Having a pup separate from its mom and litter mates too young will bring about these difficulties. It sucks, but you are her mom/pack now and it is up to you to teach her.
2nd- There is a language barrier. You speak and know how to communicate with humans, she is a dog. There are ways to communicate, you need to learn them. Find someone (behaviorist or trainer) that can teach you proper techniques. Especially when she is so young. She should have only been in your home 1 week instead of 4. It shouldn't be physical force, or intimidation.
3rd- Relax. She doesn't hate you or is doing what she is doing to be "alpha" or anything like that. Honestly, she doesn't know any better. She's exploring and needs to know what her boundaries are.
Don't set such high standards that neither you nor her can accomplish. She's far too young to expect much from anyway. Like I said, under normal circumstances she would only have been in your home for 1 week, meaning she missed out on 3 weeks of socialization and doggy etiquette from mom and litter. She might be a little behind, but by working together you can fix those unwanted behaviors. |
Spot on.
You cannot expect the little one to learn everything in only 4 weeks... especially when it has not been consistent. She is a BABY. Just like a skin baby, she is an infant. You would not expect an infant to learn manners or rules in only 4 weeks, so you should not ask that of her. It isn't fair.
I know it is hard, but be patient and stick with it. Seek out a behavioral specialist if you are getting frustrated and need new techniques and tailored guidance to your specific situation.
You are her mommy, she needs you. It would not be fair to just give up on her for not knowing better and being a baby. You need to teach her what she missed out on... think of her as developmentally challenged and have patience above all. Remember this could take months to correct. Good luck and keep us posted!