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Blue asked in PetsDogs · 5 years ago

SHY DOG HELP?

We have a shy dog who is scared of my brother and has even barked at people that make her uncomfortable. We got her to be a therapy dog, but that isn't going to work out since she is so afraid. We have looked at training option but everything seems so expensive. What would you do? Any advice? is it a good idea to rehome her.

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    I would not re-home her unless you really think you cannot give her a good home. This will be traumatic for her, and could cause even more anxiety problems for her in the future. I also have a very shy dog, but he has made a lot of progress with time and patience. Start out with simple walks in your neighborhood. You need to walk with confidence, carefully control interactions with other dogs and people to make sure they are positive experiences, and make sure your dog knows that you she can trust you to keep her safe. This takes time. When she is being anxious, it's best not to coddle and comfort her, or this will reinforce her feeling that there is something to be anxious about. Act confident and reward any positive interactions she has. Introduce her to new situations gradually, and don't overwhelm her or negative feelings will be reinforced.

  • J M
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    There is a reason she is scared of your brother. Dogs that are afraid of people have been abused at some point. If you are not interested in investing in caring for the dog with training, you should not have the dog. Vet bills are expensive too, how do you plan to provide vet care for your dog, or are you going to get rid of her if that is too expensive.

    You should rehome the dog.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    No its really not a good idea to rehome her; she is scared of strangers. Shy dogs are fear biters.

    The kindest thing to do is to have her euthanased.

  • 4 years ago

    I have my three dogs crate trained, and I didn't have any real issues with it. Learn here http://onlinedogtraining.enle.info/?HzTr

    I didn't get them as very young puppies, and that makes a difference. young puppies are like young babies. They don't cry to manipulate, they cry to have their needs fulfilled. They need to potty every 2 to 3 hours at this young age, and crating them for long periods of time causes them physical discomfort. They don't like to potty where they sleep, so it creates the need for the dog to get out of the crate, or soil it, which will make him more reluctant to use it.

    Make the crate a place where good things happen. My dogs get a small treat every time I crate them before I leave. They also get fed in their crates (I feed a raw diet, so it's less messy if they eat in their crates). They dive into their crates in anticipation of food. I also leave the crate doors open all the time so they can sleep in their even when I'm home if they choose. If you have a smaller sized crate, keep it close to your computer, or other busy areas of the house so the dog has an option to go there and rest when you are home. toys such as Kong's are great for the crate because you can stuff them and give the dog something to occupy him. I used to stuff mine with a mixture of peanut butter and frozen mixed veggies, then I'd freeze it before giving it to the dog. You could very easily do this when you are sitting at the computer, give him the Kong in the crate. Shut the door and let him enjoy it while you surf the web. (he may have to potty after he finishes it, so make sure you take him outside when he's done). I'd also remove the kong and take him out of the crate before he asks to come out.

    If you keep it positive, don't make a fuss when you come home, or when you leave, and have patience, the crate can be a wonderful tool!

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  • Lizzie
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Pay the money and get the good training to build her confidence and turn her into a Therapy dog, possibly

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  • paul
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    please rehome the pup

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