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From:pampa tx
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posted 12-03-2003 06:36 AM         

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Hi everyone! My name is Karla and I wanted to see if anyone has any advise to help me. I recently took in a tea cup poodle, he is a year old and had lived in a kennel his whole life, without much socialization. We brought him home and of course he is very timid and scared. You would not beleive the exercise we have gotten from trying to catch him He will come right up to you but if you move he is "Gone" like a jackrabbit but this is not even the worst of it..he constantly turns circles, he can not be still, he makes us all quiet dizzy if he is not alseep he is moving about in circles as if he is so anxious he does not know what to do. We do not know what to do to help him..If anyone has any suggestions it would be greatly appreicated, as my head is about to spin off..Thank you for your help..Karla

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posted 12-03-2003 07:31 AM         

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Hi Karla,

Congrat's on your new baby!

I would think that the circling is from being crated his whole life, he most likely did this in the crate as some form of exercise. I would getting down at his level and trying to get him to follow you around... Maybe he will begin to learn to walk about rather than around...

Sorry I am not to experienced in this area, but that is what I would do...

Enjoy your baby!

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posted 12-03-2003 01:18 PM         

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I have a min poodle picture down below. I have heard that with these types of dogs one way to help them get to trust you is to attach a long leash to them(probably a harness to so they can't pull out) and then attach the leash to your belt or something on you. Do this wheneve you are at home. It will take time but sooner or later the poodle will come to realize that you are not going to hurt him. I've heard of two women that have used this technique. If your not willing to do that then you should just wait until he is ready to come to you. All of this takes months to get him to be a normal dog. Poodles are extrememly smart dogs. What i don't suggest is to get in his face. I did that with mine and spooked her. She bit my lip and I had to have stitches. But its good to be down at his level so you won't seem so overwhelming to him. I also go to a poodle forum if you are interested I can give you the link. That is where I heard of the leashing method. Let me know. Remember this dog is not used to humans touching him so he does not know how to act.

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posted 12-03-2003 01:26 PM         

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Also you could ask your vet for something you could give him to settle his nerves. I think there is a product called rescue remedy that is sold in pet stores. It could help him. Are you ready for grooming? Can you post a picture. I am a poodle fanatic.

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posted 12-03-2003 07:15 PM         

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Thank you for your help i will try this method. he follows us around everywhere we go but if you stop he runs. bless his heart he is so scared..i will see if i can get a pic. thanks again karla

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posted 12-05-2003 08:52 PM         

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Getting a dog like this to change is always a long process. They don't usually change oner night. There is a lady that adopted a standard poo that had a very similar problem as you. She could tell you it took months for him to even let her see him eat. She had done the leash thing. It helped him realize she was not there to hurt him. She has had him about 8 months or so and just about 3 months ago, she finally noticed he had touched one of the doggy toys which he never would do. They take time but once they come around you feel so good that you took the time to help ease them into the better life. I know that with my girl. She could barely stand to have anyone pet her. She did not mind sitting on your lap, but petting her was another issue. I slowly broke her of the habit of wanting to bite. She needed to be de-sensitized. Still after 3 years now I find that when she is on my lap I am swirling my fingers in her hair above her tail which she hated to be touched there before. It will work for you but time it definatley takes. Have patience. Here's my sweet Sasha!

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posted 12-07-2003 06:25 PM         

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Hi, it's just going to take some time. That poor thing knew nothing but a kennel for a year. I realy liked the idea of the leash, that sounds like a good idea. As he or she gets to know you all better, he will realize that you're not a threat to him. Just be sweet and patient, as it appears you are. Good luck! Susan

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posted 12-08-2003 08:00 PM         

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i would say baby gait him into a kitchen. and keep on petting him and picking him up and putting him down 30 -45 time daily. like an elevator.
i had this probleme where any movent my havanese would poop and pee all over the floor phone ringing door bell, toilet flush pot boiliong on the stove we could use a vaccum or dustbuster or even a broom

when u feed your pup pet him
long strokes on the back and if u can catch him when he's not then try some "tellington touch" on him, move three fingers in a "circle and a quarter motion" on his sides
if he squirms that ok_ KEEP TALKING TO HIM
also try a "body wrap" consider buying a sweater with a chest strap and belly strap(not one of those pull overs) usualy this works
good luck

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