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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  Perhaps your other dogs weren't as damaged psychologically as this one is or they were just calmer, more submissive dogs by nature. All doggies are so very different and of course, their past experiences with other homes and those experiences with us and how we handle them do have a direct bearing on how they behave. It sounds like you two are making a new beginning and this one will no doubt forge a wonderful, trusting, close and lasting relationship that holds a ton of love and you will have the heart peace in knowing that you saved this little boy and gave him a wonderful, loving life in your home. Rescue dogs usually are a load of work but ,oh, how worth the time and frustrations are once they are rehabilitated!!! Smile a lot, relax and build a new life together.  |
My other dogs were all rescue dogs and luckily they didn't seem to have any problems. When I first got Brodie (yorkie) I used to pat myself on the back and say I thought he probably had the best home he's ever had, but now I'm kicking myself in the behind for taking the wrong direction in trying to correct his bad behavior. I think he's done a little better this week by not spending quite as much time in the bathroom. He also likes to hide out in the garage when he's outside and I've just left him alone until he comes to the front door and wants in. I think he senses the change because he does a lot of standing around and looking at me and I think he's surprised when I don't attempt to pick him up. He doesn't like to be put in his bed at night and last night I had to get him from the bathroom and he showed teeth and acted like he might want to bite me, but I just reached down and picked him up while telling him "no" and he didn't bite. I've had some people suggest putting a muzzle on him, but I think that would just increase his anxiety level. I'll just continue using gloves at times like his bath until he improves. I don't think I'll even need to do that once I gain his trust. Hopefully soon.