You might have to block the bed to start with so she can't go under it. Slowly begin making positive associations with the things she has been programmed to run away from.
Jackson used to run when he saw me getting the toothbrush out. I began by sitting on the floor with him in a spot where he was sort of "cornered" (not in a bad way. Just no escaping). I would do tricks with him etc and things that he got treats for. Then I'd bring the toothbrush with me the next time. I'd do the tricks again and give treats and then show him the toothbrush and give another treat. Then I'd hold the toothbrush up near his face, give treat. Then I'd lift his lip up, give treat. Now it's to the point where I've basically re-programmed him into thinking going to that spot is a fun and good place to be. He willingly goes there even though he KNOWS he's going to get his teeth brushed which he hates, but he knows some good things are going to happen too. |