Well...you're a little short on info - but - Do you know if the dog has any health issues? Neurological problems or eye problems? Does she ever see invisible 'flies' when she's nervous? Or is it just pure shyness?
She saw a vet before comming out here. She had a fever, and was given antibiotics and it cleared up. Other than that, clean bill of health. She looks like an aussie in that picture I agree, but in real life she's much more slender and pointy. No flies that I have seen.. and she can see well.
She sounds like she might be a lot under socialized or abused. I think time and patience will be the winning key. She needs to build some confidence in herself and surroundings. I have a book, I'll have to try and find it in the boxes o' junk around my house that aids in dogs such as this.....
A few ideasarlyenwolfFebruary 28 2006, 05:27:46 UTC
I fostered a pup that was like this; he was part of an accidental litter by an elderly lab, who happened to be owned by an elderly lady that couldn't get around easily - managing puppies were far beyond her abilities. The pups were shut in a shed with their mom (the mom was allowed out) and saw no humans for their first 3 months. The two that were given to our rescue org. were ok with dogs, but were super fearful of humans, and exhibited all the behaviours that you mentioned
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Re: A few ideasx_sobFebruary 28 2006, 20:19:03 UTC
Thank you for the advice! I should put that I dont live with the dog, but a block down the street. Callie will live with me when rachel passes away. From what rachel told us (and who knows if its right) callie was a small pup who wandered from a litter. While away, the rest of the litter was killed(?). Someone found Callie as a pup and couldn't keep her, so she was given to rachel's husband who doesn't like dogs. Rachel became the owner
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Re: A few ideasarlyenwolfMarch 2 2006, 04:12:23 UTC
Have you tried these? Dog Food Rolls I cut them up in any size, freeze the rest, and keep the bits in a ziplock bag to prevent molding during the week until they run out and I need to cut up more. They're easier to manage than hot dogs or chicken breasts it seems, but it is up to the dog to decide which they prefer. If Callie doesn't see the treats, maybe giving them during the walk and whenever she's in a 'neutral' state would help things; maybe if she's in a more positive state of mind she'll be more accepting.
you mentioned the husband was pretty mean... possibly he abused the dog? it definitely sounds like the dog has been abused, as some submissive behaviour can be expected in a new home, but thats a little ridiculous... she'll probably need to learn to trust humans again
good luck - its probably going to take a lot of time and a lot of patience. shes a beautiful dog, btw
oh, i kind of found you through your icon thing, which i found through one of the communities... so umm. hi. i apologize for my tendency to comment before introductions...
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Well...you're a little short on info - but - Do you know if the dog has any health issues? Neurological problems or eye problems? Does she ever see invisible 'flies' when she's nervous? Or is it just pure shyness?
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Dog Food Rolls
I cut them up in any size, freeze the rest, and keep the bits in a ziplock bag to prevent molding during the week until they run out and I need to cut up more. They're easier to manage than hot dogs or chicken breasts it seems, but it is up to the dog to decide which they prefer.
If Callie doesn't see the treats, maybe giving them during the walk and whenever she's in a 'neutral' state would help things; maybe if she's in a more positive state of mind she'll be more accepting.
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good luck - its probably going to take a lot of time and a lot of patience. shes a beautiful dog, btw
oh, i kind of found you through your icon thing, which i found through one of the communities... so umm. hi. i apologize for my tendency to comment before introductions...
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his beautiful...dont u hate when people are cruel to animals i hate it :( makes me sad....
ihope all works out and he gets all comfy and stuff :)
im glad his in a good home....
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