I think he has been mistreated because when we walk up on him to pick him up he looks at us from the corner of his eye and does not move. I know this is long, but any input/advice would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]
I have read this behaviour somewhere before. It says when a dog looks at you from the corner of his eye, they are stressed out and ready to bite if pushed. What you have to do is walk to him but keep your distance where he is comfortable (means not looking from corner of eye yet) and throw him a treat. Slowly, take one step by one step nearer, throw treat each time. If he is uncomfortable, move back one step and start all over. With patience you will be able to move and pick him up without him looking from the corner of his eye. |