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Nasdaq_Diva · 07-21-2012, 08:08 AM

*Please no Flamming*

I've had my dog, Tommy for almost 2 years come November. He is a rescue and I adore him. He's had a pretty rough life but I still see the good in him.

I'm starting to feel like he has deeper issues than I think I'm ready for. I've read books on training, he's unresponsive to any command. He will accept treats from my hand, but they have to be at a very low level (he won't look up to grab from my hand) or he will run away.

We play chasing games around the house when he's in the mood to play. But, the last few months, If I get to close to him while we're at play (like closing in on him) he will let out the saddest scream and has a look of terror. If I back away he'll want to keep playing. He's only started that maybe the past few months.

For the past month now, whenever I yell for him (like if I'm in another room) and then come in that room I find him trying to hide and he has peed himself. He never used to do this.

When I go to feed him, he will refuse to eat if I'm not far enough away from his area. I never leave the kitchen area until he's started eating. If I walk past him during this time, it's like he will jump out of his skin and wait for me to walk away before going to eat his food.

I guess my patience is just really wearing thin. When I first got him, I figured he would be some work, but I had no idea it would be like this. I have so much going on in my life - and it kills me to not have him there either

Thoughts? Suggestions? Again, please no flamming or judgement.

07-21-2012, 08:08 AM	#1
Nasdaq_Diva No Longer a Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Buckeye State Posts: 140	Sometimes I feel like giving up.. Please no Flamming I've had my dog, Tommy for almost 2 years come November. He is a rescue and I adore him. He's had a pretty rough life but I still see the good in him. I'm starting to feel like he has deeper issues than I think I'm ready for. I've read books on training, he's unresponsive to any command. He will accept treats from my hand, but they have to be at a very low level (he won't look up to grab from my hand) or he will run away. We play chasing games around the house when he's in the mood to play. But, the last few months, If I get to close to him while we're at play (like closing in on him) he will let out the saddest scream and has a look of terror. If I back away he'll want to keep playing. He's only started that maybe the past few months. For the past month now, whenever I yell for him (like if I'm in another room) and then come in that room I find him trying to hide and he has peed himself. He never used to do this. When I go to feed him, he will refuse to eat if I'm not far enough away from his area. I never leave the kitchen area until he's started eating. If I walk past him during this time, it's like he will jump out of his skin and wait for me to walk away before going to eat his food. I guess my patience is just really wearing thin. When I first got him, I figured he would be some work, but I had no idea it would be like this. I have so much going on in my life - and it kills me to not have him there either Thoughts? Suggestions? Again, please no flamming or judgement.