My dog was adopted and im having trouble training him bc he is so skiddish from being abused in the past. Any ideas?

My dog was adopted and im having trouble training him bc he is so skiddish from being abused in the past. Any ideas? Asked by WhitSmi 37 months ago Similar questions: dog adopted im trouble training bc skiddish abused past ideas Pets > Dogs.

Similar questions: dog adopted im trouble training bc skiddish abused past ideas.

I wish that I knew what type of dog you have and what is your specific problem(s) But I do understand how it is to adopt a skiddish dog. I have a pit bull that I adopted nearly four years ago. At the time, she was almost two years old and, as many pit bulls are treated terribly, she was no exception.At the time that I adopted her, I was told she was left for dead on the side of the road, brought in by a nice stranger who wanted to help.

The vet, working with area animal groups and by looking at her injuries found out she had been used as a 'bait dog'. My dog, Shelby, had her jaws broken, nearly all the teeth on the right side of her jaw was missing, a scar on her rib cage that still, four years later, almost an inch wide and several inches long, and a larger scar on her back end. She had no hair on her face because someone had been duck taping a hammer or large stick in her mouth then hanging her from trees to strengthen her jaws.

The vet saw a very wise, tender, and loving side of her and thought that she deserved a second chance. They performed surgeries on her and fostered her in a home four nights a week until a permanent home could be found... That was me! When she first came to live with my family, she was timid and skiddish.

We like the lake a lot and I realized on the first trip there that she totally freaked at the sight of a fishing pole. A pit bull is a very strong dog who will pull you if and when they're scared, sometimes pulling me a quarter mile before I could get her to calm down and stop. But I have to tell you that it took time, love, patience, and desire to work through her problems.

For the first year, I couldn't leave her home alone because she would sit in the window, howling and crying till either I one one of my family members returned. She chewed from nervousness, but finally with lots of BIG bones I showed her that it's okay to chew but on the right items. I've never scolded her once, she doesn't need fear but she needs love and reassurance.

She hated a chain because she obviously had been left on one for most of her first years of life. Finally she agreed to leash walks so my house training went over a little better. She tore up a few pairs of mini blinds that first couple of years, but I opted for the cheap ones and learned to move the chair away from the window.

For you, I suggest the same things. Show your new dog that you are there for him or her. Show them that you aren't going anywhere long-term, that you deal with bad behavior in a positive manner.

When he or she does something that's wrong, tell them no in a firm voice, and show them, if possible the item. But follow up with a loving hug.In time your dog will understand you love them and know that it takes time to work out the past issues that he or she has. To this day, I've never spanked shelby, or any other forms of physical punishment, and I never will.

She doesn't need it. Because of my devotion, I have the perfect dog. A dog that I have found cuddled up in the corner with my sleeping toddler neice on top her, dripping milk and juice all over my pit bull, but she was kind enough to gently reach across the baby and clean up the spill.

She plays with my neice, very gently, and loves her more than life. She's my shadow, anything I say to her she understand. I can point to where she may lay and she'll go there.

She knows that her life is different and obeys me completely and with total love. She's my best friend and your dog may be that one day with some patience, love, and understanding.

I answered your question earlier about getting your dog to come to you. First congratulations on adopting this pup and giving him (or her) a loving home. When you establish a bond with your dog, he will learn to trust you and know all humans are not going to hurt him.

Teh best way to do this is to take obedience course with him. Ask your vet he can probably reccomend one. Mean while consistency is very important...by maintaining a regimen ( same feed time, walking time, treat time etc) he will feel comfortable.

Surprises are counter productive with an insecure pet. Limit his intereaction with strangers during this "getting to know you" period if you can. Your pet is lucky to have you!.

1 Take your time and be very patient. Reward him often (petting him and treats) and do not yell at him if he doesn't do what you want right away. It can take a long time for an abused animal to trust again, but they do.

Give him lots of love. My shelter kitty was pretty frightened when I brought her home. She hid for several days under furniture.

I would talk to my self out loud so she got used to my voice. I'd sit in the floor where she was hiding and just talk in a calm, sweet voice. She eventually came out and cautiously made her way over to me.

Take your time and be very patient. Reward him often (petting him and treats) and do not yell at him if he doesn't do what you want right away. It can take a long time for an abused animal to trust again, but they do.

Give him lots of love. My shelter kitty was pretty frightened when I brought her home. She hid for several days under furniture.

I would talk to my self out loud so she got used to my voice. I'd sit in the floor where she was hiding and just talk in a calm, sweet voice. She eventually came out and cautiously made her way over to me.

2 You're probably pretty much stuck with what you've got. Most formerly abused animals remain skittish and frightened of people (particularly of the sex of the person who most abused them). The best thing you can do is to try and show him as much love as you can, and--with luck--some of his skittishness will lessen with time.

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2 You're probably pretty much stuck with what you've got. Most formerly abused animals remain skittish and frightened of people (particularly of the sex of the person who most abused them). The best thing you can do is to try and show him as much love as you can, and--with luck--some of his skittishness will lessen with time.

You're probably pretty much stuck with what you've got. Most formerly abused animals remain skittish and frightened of people (particularly of the sex of the person who most abused them). The best thing you can do is to try and show him as much love as you can, and--with luck--some of his skittishness will lessen with time.

5 One confidence builder found with our dog (adopted from a shelter and obviously abused by an earlier owner) is walks on a leash with a comfortable harness (not one of those abominal "choke-chains" either). The harness gives the advantage from a collar digging into the dog's neck You can then teach some verbal and whistle commands while they are doing something enjoyable (walking and sniffing the fresh air. ) .

One confidence builder found with our dog (adopted from a shelter and obviously abused by an earlier owner) is walks on a leash with a comfortable harness (not one of those abominal "choke-chains" either). The harness gives the advantage from a collar digging into the dog's neck You can then teach some verbal and whistle commands while they are doing something enjoyable (walking and sniffing the fresh air. ).

We have a dog thats not potty trained & now im getting another dog will the first dog affect the new dogs house training.

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