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Adopted the mama dog from a rescue group after breeder was done with her. I need some info on how to help her adjust...
I adopted a pekingese from a rescue group. They think she is about 2 years old. They said that a breeder was done with her so they dropped her off, without giving much information on her. She just had her last set of babies a few weeks ago (which they pulled off of her after one week b/c she apparently killed two puppies...?). It seems to me that for her entire life her sole purpose was to breed. She is very timid and she definitely has not been taken care of well. She has a rash and worms and ticks. She is very jumpy, if I make a sudden movement or anything she cowers down. It seems to me like she may have been abused because she is scared of everything. She also does not know any commands whatsoever. I cannot find much online about how to help mama dogs from breeders adjust to their new lifestyle as a NORMAL dog. Can anyone give me some advice or helpful info or links? Thanks!
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on Aug 3rd 2009
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Hi, bless you.
I don’t know anything specific, but I would think time, gentleness, patience, and love would help her learn to trust.
Perhaps look for a local trainer who could help you figure out the best way to train your little lady without scaring her.
Maybe something like clicker training, but you would have to make sure the clicker sound doesn’t scare her. It has taken me a long time to learn to trust, but I am getting there. I am sure your lady will to.
Sincerely, Briz
Brisbee
answered on 8/3/09.
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My daughter adopted Bella, a 5 year (estimate) puppy mill Bichon a couple months back and we are still trying to get her to trust us. She is defiately broken but we will continue working with her. Time, patience and love is everything these dogs need to eventually bring them around. My daughter brings Bella over daily, she is one happy dog when she sees Deogie and Deogie is actually helping her to trust us a bit more.
This may help...
www.anewstartonlife.com
www.ilmorescue.org
♥ DEOGIE ♥
answered on 8/3/09.
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Go slow. Shy dogs are hard, but can be helped. They may never come completely out of their shells, but with patience, love, consistency, and some training, she will blossom. It might take awhile, but be patient and slow. Cooked chicken might help with getting her training started, start with basics and work your way up. Get her socialized, but do it slowly and far away from the noises first, then build up as you go. DO NOT CODDLE (SP?)-no poor baby you are alright type of response.....you need to be upbeat, happy and that this is all fun and games. Its good when a loud noise does happen that you pretend like its no big deal, that way she will look to you to see that its not a big deal and start to get used to things. Good luck. Have dealt with a puppy mill puppy for 7 years now and he is better than he was, but still afraid. I pretty much now just keep his environment the way he likes it, quiet and with momma....
Wags
answered on 8/4/09.
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