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lily asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

My dog acts so weird!?

Nuqneh is 1/2 siberian husky, 1/2 mutt.

She's always in a corner, like she's always afraid of something. She rarely approaches people. She barks at us, and then hides. When she's excited, she scatches me and then licks the scatch marks! If she had rabies i'd have had it too! good thing she doesn't.

what is wrong with her?

I think I treat her well, I've never hit her. She likes to destroy things too. She wrecked the sofa, our rugs/carpets, slippers and shoes, our bras even. Argh!

I don't know what to do. I don't want to hit her, though. should I?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    It sounds like your dog is timid, unsocialized and untrained. You need to get a consultation with a behaviorist. They should be able to work out a socialization and training plan to make both of much happier.

  • Liz H
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    She is insecure, fearful and needs more exercise.

    She hides in the corner because she feels vulnerable, I had a dog like this and a travel crate or wire crate with a blanket over it would be a nice safe den for her. Don't force her in and shut the door, she will never forgive that. Leave the door open, put a blanket in for comfort, give her treats if she goes inside.

    Socialize her more. Take her to pet stores where people love dogs. Bring your own treats along. Either use the treats to keep her focused on you and ignore what scares her, or have new people offer the treats. Treats should be offered with a flat hand, ask people not to stare at her and offer treats from the side not head on. This is less threatening to the dog.

    If she barks/miss-behaves, use the leash to correct her. Reward good behavior.

  • Sarah
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    If she destroys things she could be either bored from not enough exercise or stimulation or feeling anxiety. Try walking her more or getting her a new stimulating toy. Like one of those Kong toys you put food in and the dog tries to figure out how to get it out. Or if you got her from a different home or a shelter, she could have some sort of fear you don't know about.

  • 1 decade ago

    Don't hit her but you need to show some discipline. Show her that you are in charge; not her.

    Source(s): i have a dog
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  • 1 decade ago

    maybe you should take her to the Doctor

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