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First of all I want to commend you for adopting a shelter dog. When taking in a dog like this, unfortunately you don't know what has happened to him in the past to cause this behavior. For example: he might have only gone in the car to go to the Vets office or to be dropped off at the shelter. Maybe his wasn't allowed in the house or was abused in the house. You just never know, so you have to take each of these problems and try and turn them into a positive experience for the dog. Let me give you another example: put him on a leash and collar and as gently as you can get him in the house. Make it a pleasant experience by rewarding him when you do (give him his favorite treat and praise him). Do this repeatedly, every time making it pleasant. Patience and consistency are a must. This will not be corrected overnight. If you feel you still need more professional help, go to Busters Canine Supply Outlet's Links Page. They have a few really go websites to Dog Trainer that will answer questions you have. Good Luck!!
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- Visit your library and pick out a dog training book! Or speak very softly to your dog, award him with treats when he does something good, and make a trusting bond between the two of you.
I luv dogs - you have to encourage him, make it exciting to go new places, bring a favorite toy when getting him into the car so it's fun. when out and about and socializing him (i know you know that this is important) praise him a lot when he goes up to another dog and talk in a very happy voice, but don't cling to him.
- You've got a dog with a weak temperament....Its genetic...you can work with it, train, but your dog will always be this way.
- Unfortunately weak temperament if an inherited trait.
Socializing and training can overcome SOME of it, but not all of it.
This is going to take a lot of time and effort on your part.
Training WILL build your dogs confidence.
Do not coddle a dog like this. Use traditional dog training methods, not bribery.
http://www.koehlerdogtraining.comADD: I am SURE Bells is my long lost relative - Training classes sound like it would benefit her, i did agility with a nervous dog once and he really came out of himself - builds confidence. I would carry treats with me - like cubed chicken or cheese and each time she hears a nose give her a tasty treat and maybe lure her out with that treat to the porch.
- A basic part of a pup's socialization is based on their mother's attitude--relaxed or skittish--toward people. The way you interact with your new puppy can play a big role, too. Playing, petting, and talking with your pup can help him develop the "people skills" needed to be a good member of the family and the neighborhood.
Check these links for more info.
http://dogtime.com/puppy-behavior-basics…
http://dogtime.com/puppies.html
http://dogtime.com/bringing-home-puppy-a… - In a perfect world, we could protect our dogs from negative, anxious and frightening situations. In the real world, we must help our dogs learn how to cope and respond, in a healthy and acceptable manner, to the spectrum of people, animals, places and things they might encounter along the road of life.
By exposing our dogs to different kinds of people, animals and environments, which involves everything from dog obedience classes to vet visits to walks to the park, we can help them develop confidence and ease. This goes a long way in helping them become resilient in the face of unsettling situations.
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