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Samira New Member  Posts: 2 |
posted 09-07-2003 12:00 AM
 
Hi, I am hoping to get advice about helping our new Pomeranian trust us. We don't know much about her - her Vet says she should be under 2 years of age and has obviously been badly abused. She's very aggressive and has even bitten several of us (including the Vet). She growls a lot and doesn't let us approach her most of the time. We would love to show her affection but she rarely let's us touch her. We've only had her for a week and she's showing signs of improvement. As soon as one of us comes through the door she rushes up to us and licks our hands. Most of the time, though, she sits alone in a corner and will move away if one of us comes near her. We cannot figure out what sets her off because even when she comes to one of us (ocassionally she wants to be picked up or she'll want to sit in our lap) she'll start growling at us seconds later. She's very moody, especially during car rides. We're trying a couple of things suggested by other people. She doesn't have much of an appetite and treats don't work. What should we do when she growls at us or tries to bite? How can we help her trust us? It's so sad to imagine what she has been through. She even has trouble sleeping and I hear her whimpering at night. We want her to be happy; what can we do? IP: Logged |
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charmedagain Member  Posts: 790 |
posted 09-07-2003 02:25 AM
sounds like she had really bad previous owners which really makes me mad... when she is growling or trying to bite you could try a couple of things.... when she growls you could either ignore her and she will soon realise she cant boss you about or you can talk to her gently and say no. when she is biting tell her firmly but not to firm to make her more affraid no bad girl and she will learn that is wrong... now i think for her sometimes wanting to be picked up or sit on your lap then she starts to growl i think this is due to her old owners may have had her on there laps and when she has bitten them they have hurt her.. whimpering during the night is still her getting used to her new home she could also be having bad dreams about her previous owners... she will hopefully learn to trust you in time but as with all abused animals this can take awhile if you can cope ok with her behaviour bare with it and you should soon seen an improvment keep us posted of her progress and good luck IP: Logged |
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dogangel Member Posts: 132 |
posted 09-07-2003 01:27 PM
One of the German Shepherds we rescued was the same way. After a few days he got better with me, but the first couple of months my husband couldn't even come near him or me without being growled and/or barked at. Trust me, it's not even funny to see a German Shepherd bare his teeth at you!!! The one and only way we made Taz trust us was with a lot of patience, a lot of treats (there is NO dog that won't accept treats, maybe you haven't found the one that she likes - I would strongly suggest "Begging strips" - I call them BACON-BACON-BAAAACOOON!!!) and a lot of soft tone talking) I think your Pommy needs to learn to trust you first. Everything else will come after. And it will. Just don't give up on her!!! It takes time and patience. IP: Logged |
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puttin510 Member Posts: 1179 |
posted 09-07-2003 05:04 PM
This sounds exactly like my girl. She is a dominate girl, alpha. I have gone thru so very much with her bites included. Gosh it is soo very hard to disapline adog while bleeding. I would tell her no very loud as I am not always the most patient especially after getting bitten. Though with a small dog she never really scared me. I tried to desensitize her by constantly touchinging. Even when she would growl. I learned to jump very quick and move my hands away. After awhile she started realizing I was not going to hurt her. She would jump at us if she was awakened and snap at us. She bit my toe one night. But with constant persistance she is now a dog that is able to trust us. ///we have had her nearly 3 years now and it took a good nearly 2 years to get her straightened out. She is not perfect and still does not like strangers touching her, but she is fine with us. She also had sent me to the emergency room to get 5 stiches I think it was in my lower lip. Word to the wise do not put your face near this dog for a few years until you feel you can trust her. I startled my sasha and she got me. She is a miniature poodle. Boy can they do some damage. She will sit on someones lap, one of my relatives that don't see her all the time but the second they trie to pet her she will growl at them. She just wants to use their lap. Be careful, things will change it just takes alot of time. Don't let her around children. IP: Logged |
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Jamiya Member Posts: 1392 |
posted 09-07-2003 06:10 PM
Don't forget that looming over a dog will sometimes scare them and make them react aggressively. You might want to seek the advice of a professional trainer, if you can afford it. The ones that come to your home are excellent - barkbusters.com would be one place to look. Otherwise, as everyone said, patience is the key. It will take a long time. Poor puppy.
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Samira New Member Posts: 2 |
posted 09-07-2003 10:02 PM
Thank you everyone for your advice! She shows a little improvement each day which is really encouraging. We definately will keep her away from children. I also think it's a good idea to get a trainer to come by. Someone recommended something called amichien and a book called The Dog Listener. Has anyone tried this, and if so, do you think it's a good idea for me to? Thanks again! IP: Logged |
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3Dogsihave Member Posts: 156 |
posted 09-08-2003 02:17 PM
Hey there, I dont know if i can be much help. I have two poms and they are picky. If you want to hold them they run off. I have learned with them to let them come to you. I dont know if its the breed or just my dogs. Mine are very stubborn and unless its their idea they dont want to do it. One of mine was also abused but she came around after a few days. She was very aggresive at first but now she is the sweetist thing! Keep trying and it will pay off they are great dogs. IP: Logged |
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