noeettica
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Post by noeettica on Apr 26, 2024 21:19:28 GMT -5
An acquaintance just rescued a lethargic dog 6 year old
figured i would start a thread and get some suggestions for the owner
dog is a retired breeder not much human contact :-(
Has been taken to a vet for evaluation
will try to get a photo
hopefully JB will check in ...
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Post by cadman on Apr 27, 2024 5:59:14 GMT -5
Give it time to adjust and take it for walks, visit dog parks if he has them. As long as the vet gives the dog a clean bill of health, it just takes time for the dog to adjust. Some adjust quickly, some take months. Eventually, the dog will bond with its new owner and you will see the personality change.
What breed of dog would help, some dogs are more active than others. JB can probably give some tips and ideas to help. But time is usually what it takes.
just my opinion.
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Post by OhMy on Apr 27, 2024 8:50:26 GMT -5
My mother rescued a breeder dog from a Mennonite breeding farm.
That dog was super reclusive and would only trust my mother and no one else.
Any time I would approach he would run away, even my father that lived with the dog could not pet him. One owner dog.
In that case the breed was a Pomeranian.
I agree with CAD, socialize the dog with other dogs usually changes their behavior. Take it to a doggy daycare or dog park frequently.
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noeettica
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Post by noeettica on Apr 27, 2024 15:33:15 GMT -5
Schnauzer yes time should help
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Post by cadman on Apr 27, 2024 15:43:53 GMT -5
Schnauzer yes time should help They are normally active dogs that love people and other dogs. They don't do well alone or penned up. Get the dog out and exercise it at keast an hour a day. It needs to meet people and other dogs. As long as there are no health problems it should turn around and start running and playing. My opinion. |
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Post by mackeralsnatcher on Apr 27, 2024 17:12:44 GMT -5
"retired breeder"
I hate hearing terms like that.
Get her fixed and give her a lot of love.
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Post by 4ward on Apr 27, 2024 17:26:11 GMT -5
Schnauzer yes time should help Every schnauzer I met has had health/ skin issues. They were also good dogs( just miserable from other problems). I hope it works out. |
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Post by johnnybandit on Apr 27, 2024 23:10:09 GMT -5
An acquaintance just rescued a lethargic dog 6 year old figured i would start a thread and get some suggestions for the owner dog is a retired breeder not much human contact :-( Has been taken to a vet for evaluation will try to get a photo hopefully JB will check in ...
I the vet check her out as basically healthy..... Then it is likely psychological..... Assuming that this dog came from a less than quality breeder. I base that on the
comment that she did not have a lot of human contact. (good Breeders do not do this with their breeding bitches)
A few things. 1) She is a six year old dog, and though it does not sound like her life was very good, it was the only life it knew.... Imagine being plucked up after half your life and taken away from everything and everyone you know.... It is going to take some time...
2) I would not push her..... She should eventually come around. But it needs to be on her terms. Keep her fed, watered, and other needs taken care of for now...
3) Be especially kind to the dog.... But do not try to force affection on the dog.....And I when I say be especially kind. I Mean this. a) Ignore poor behavior. Peeing in the house, excessive barking etc... For now...... Negative corrections at the point will likely cause her to draw into herself further. b) Keep some treats in the pocket. Tasty, irresistible treats.... And randomly offer them. And you may have to offer them at a distance at first. Like drop the treat and back off.... Then wait for the dog to go get the treat... over time decrease the distance. Sort of like getting a feral cat or squirrel to approach you. c) Speak in soft positive tones.... And Smile when you look at the dog.... Dogs use a lot of body language to communicate with other dogs, humans etc. and they tend to be masters at human body language.
4) Keep its world small.... For now.....The dog likely spent its life in a crate or kennel.. An free run of the entire house will be overwhelming at first.... free access to a couple of rooms is good at first...
5) Dogs are naturally social animals.... They are not loners and do not want to be loners..... Once a little trust is earned/learned.... The dog will reach out....
IF you get some more specifics, post them.... The more information, we have the more help we cant give.
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noeettica
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Post by noeettica on Apr 28, 2024 9:49:06 GMT -5
Thank you JB I forwarded this ;-)
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