What to do for a scared puppy that won't eat?

I recommend to leave her alone for a few minutes inside the house so she can get use to her new home. She's probably scared of you guys because she doesn't know you guys yet. Good luck!

She has not be socialized with humans. That is why she fears you. And why she is "normal" when she is out side. She will come around and be a GREAT dog you just have some work to do.

Have her crate set up in a semi private area. Blankets inside and on top are perfect, you have done that. Place her food and water bowls about 2 feet from the entrance of her crate. Every other day move it 2 more feet away until it ends up where you want it. This is her "safe" zone. Let her be when she is in the crate, don't reach in and pull her out, she needs that quiet place for now. "Take" her out of the crate to go potty. Take her potty with a leash on.If he flip flops then just her drag it. She needs to be consistently close. Leave the crate open and let her come and go as she pleases. Remember that has been her only home. Don't approach her at first, just let her walk around and sniff, let her come to you. You can offer treats but don't force them on her. If she wants to hide by the couch GREAT she is out of the crate! EVERY little step helps.

Just keep slow and calm around her, remember EVERYTHING as she know it has changed. Over the next few days let her warm up to you, maybe roll the ball in her direction, toss a treat to her and then toss them shorter and shorter. Don't reach out to touch your building trust. Do everything slow and steady. You will see each day she will hide less and less. Keep her crated at night for the potty training.

Here is an article on line,, it is not so good but you will get the idea. It will take a few weeks for her to come around, patience is the key. I can assure you she will be a better dog than you could ever imagine

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/sochow2.html

She will eat, it might take a day or day and a half. Put some kibble in her crate before bedtime

Mary gave you a good answer - i'd just add a couple things. [and I know this will be difficult with young girls...] sit quietly next to the dog - don't pet her, don't look at her, don't touch her -just let her get used to having you near - if possible, have the girls and dh do the same thing. It's not going to hurt a 4m puppy to go w/o food for a day or so. She will eat when she gets hungry enough. For her time out of the crate w people - make it a small room where she can't hide under something [like the bathroom, but block behind the toilet]. Just sit there calmly and let her explore [again, don't touch except to correct, don't look, don't talk to her - talk to the girls, sing a song, etc]. If you want help - contact me.

This happened to my dog. They make dog gravy put that on its food and it won't be able to resist it.

Hope it helps. I have a 200 lb. English Mastiff.

I would just leave the puppy inside the room for couple minutes with food alone.

and if that dont work, you just need to spend more time with the puppy and treat them well so that they know that you dont hurt them. you just need to spend more time with them, go to running or exercise with the puppy.

Try caned dog food mix with his regular food