tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post4934945817898816416..comments2023-11-03T04:11:43.463-07:00Comments on Babies & Beasts: Need tips for a timid dog / dog introsPittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-91782728170151300492010-11-12T11:51:13.412-08:002010-11-12T11:51:13.412-08:00Hey there - our first dog wasn't that scared b...Hey there - our first dog wasn't that scared but she's definitely a shy and timid dog. We found stuffed animals helped. She carries them around almost like a security blanket or at least she used to when she was young. She still will search the living room for something to carry upstairs with her when we go up for bed. She doesn't play with them, just likes having them next to her.<br /><br />And the overall best thing we did for her (she had some fear aggression issues) was to adopt a second dog. The second dog is really outgoing and has helped our first girl to be more comfortable around new people. So, maybe Bellona will be really good for her!Tracy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10292964997759843664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-39160996356539577742010-11-12T03:15:19.909-08:002010-11-12T03:15:19.909-08:00I would suggest that for now you keep Shelby's...I would suggest that for now you keep Shelby's world small so that she settles, relaxes and importantly learns to trust. <br /><br />I would keep eye contact to a minimum with her..eye contact means pressure.<br />Lots of soft gentle praise spoken to her. Spend time sitting by her crate or in the room with her reading a book or magazine without interacting with her. Just being a calm reassuring presence.<br /><br />This may seem hard especially as human nature you want to cuddle her and tell her everything will be alright and she can trust you.<br /><br />I agree keeping Bellona on the other side of a gate or crate so they can see each other from a distnace for now. Introductions, exploring the house etc can wait for now.<br /><br />Everything will be alright with time and patience. Small gentle step..and you will be hugely rewarded by how she will respond.<br /><br />Hope this helps.<br /><br />Karen<br />The Thuglets MumThe Thugletshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02166074014871011027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-67008801673427866432010-11-10T16:26:27.506-08:002010-11-10T16:26:27.506-08:00Is it possible she might be more toy driven than f...Is it possible she might be more toy driven than food? Mesa was locked in a crate all day by her first owner when we got her but once we learned she liked a tennis ball more than food (seriously, hold a ball and throw cheese at the dog and she ignores the cheese) we were able to make large leaps and bounds in her training. We also used Baily to show an example of what we wanted Mesa to do.<br /><br /><br />Kari<br />http://dogisgodinreverse.com/Kari in Alaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08555458287778413718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-85479684217014835412010-11-10T14:21:23.847-08:002010-11-10T14:21:23.847-08:00Carlos- I have missed you! Please update your blog...Carlos- I have missed you! Please update your blog or come to the board and fill us in.PittieBoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-24750011206975443652010-11-10T14:04:17.383-08:002010-11-10T14:04:17.383-08:00Have you heard of the two week shut down? I think...Have you heard of the two week shut down? I think it might be helpful for helping her aclimate/adjust to being in a house. <br /><br />http://www.nhpbr.org/two_weeks.html <br /><br />I don't follow it to a T, but I think the general premise is a good one. <br /><br />Time and stinky treats are obviously your best friends. :)<br /><br />Good luck! She's adorable.<br /><br />~Carlos' foster momAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-84003251837076890262010-11-10T12:57:03.350-08:002010-11-10T12:57:03.350-08:00Try using hotdogs, cheese or chicken as treats. I...Try using hotdogs, cheese or chicken as treats. I have found these have worked in the past with dogs that haven't wanted to take a traditional treat. Also, you can give smaller peices of a reward which will limit her stomach aches. Other than that, there are no real quick tips... takes a lot of time with a very timid dog. Soon she will learn that life will be good from now on and that anywhere she goes, she will be safe. I think allowing them to see/smell each other through the gates is a great idea until Shelby gets stronger.<br />-Corbin's momma, JennCorbinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17099985133525531865noreply@blogger.com