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Originally Posted by concretegurl  In one month if you are frustrated with her not trusting you and being rehabilitated you need to take pause and realize the reality of the situation. It's all about her time and it seems you are making unbelievable process already in that month. Take a breath an d congratulate both of yourselves.
You cannot force trust, confidence and security it is earned from her.
Frustration will happen...but you have to control it she feels it... are doing great, but stay realistic on this all being her time her progress.
Hows her medical care going? Besides dental?
If she was deprived food she will most likely hoard.
Have you consulted with an experienced rescue yet and or a behaviorist?
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She's got her bloodwork and dental. Will be getting her spayed 4/8. she will also be getting microchipped, rabies, dewormed, fecal and heartworm test.
Yes, she's crazy about food. I feed her and she still goes around trying to eat Emma and Carmel's food. She will sniff around for food. I wish my babies would eat more like her...I have started feeding her with a kong to have her eat slower. She can chew now, but she needs to learn to chew.
Yes, I've never rescued on my own before so this is HARD. Hopefully more progress will come during spring break cuz I will have more time to spend with her. I have bought a diaper for her so she can come out of her pen. She's been doing good...just one accident yesterday. I learned her schedule and take her out to go potty. It's a big improvement because she peed A LOT more before. I think she learned that she doesn't get starved so she drinks less water. I guess I just needed to vent....sorry. This really helps me see how much she's improved and it's really rewarding. She also KNOWS her (our) home and she would want to come home when she's outside...which gets frustrating sometimes when I need her to go potty. She gets too excited about going home...she jumps towards the door waiting for you to open the door. I am in the process of teaching her to sit and stay (to wait patiently) until I say okay [I wipe my dogs' paws before they come home].
I have consulted with someone who is experienced with rescue and she said that it takes time and that it's normal the way she is as she's been abused and neglected. I guess I'm just impatient...never dealt with this before. There's always a first time for everything...Well, I will spend more time and work with her. She came into my lap last night and gave me kisses. I learned that it's ONLY when we're outside that she yelps when I put her next to my face...at home, she's perfectly fine. No, I have not consulted a behaviorist, but I will research more about it online when I have time.
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Originally Posted by TxVicki It agree with the above. It takes time when a Rescue is involved, You really don't know her whole situation and what she has been thru. These babies have to do things on their own time schedule not your's. I had one rescue that took 2 yrs to finally come around, but you be darned sure never once did I get frustrated with her, because I knew the situation. I know you don't have much experience with Rescue's and I still think that you need help. Has she been spayed yet?? |
Nope, she's getting spayed on 4/8. She just got her dental a week and half ago. It's my first time and I have a new found respect for those who work with rescues like her on a daily basis. This may sound stupid, but I think I'm going to spend some time cuddling with her and talking to her. I was told that they sometimes understand...worth a shot...