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 Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:33 am
after over 2 months of taking stowrm with me everywhere and going on lots of walks she is getting a little bit better with strangers but she still doesnt do well enough where i would feel comfortable taking her to a crowded area. she still wont take treats from strangers even though i have people offer them to her
ive been doing alot of research on carolina dogs and according to what ive read they as a breed are nervous around strangers because they are a wild dog breed. and it doesnt help that she didnt live with people until she was already a year old
any tips for helping stowrm get used to strangers? can i ever get her to be a good dog to take to crowded places despite her breed?
im fine if she doesnt love stangers but she always wants to run away when we pass someone on our walks. i would like to at least know i could have her off the leash in my front yeard without her freaking out when someone walks past
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Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:39 am
Have you tried bringing 'strangers' into your house and yard (turf she's comfortable with) or introducing her to the same 'strangers' two or three times?
How does she react to strangers petting her? Does she allow it or shy away?
Have you tried a class? (like obedience or agility or whatever; people are around, but they're not focussed on her)
With Zoe, I found since being in agility and having a larger group of 'strangers' in our house (threw a birthday party for a friend) she's been a lot better about being around new people.
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Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:15 pm
Cielarina Have you tried bringing 'strangers' into your house and yard (turf she's comfortable with) or introducing her to the same 'strangers' two or three times?
How does she react to strangers petting her? Does she allow it or shy away?
Have you tried a class? (like obedience or agility or whatever; people are around, but they're not focussed on her)
With Zoe, I found since being in agility and having a larger group of 'strangers' in our house (threw a birthday party for a friend) she's been a lot better about being around new people. my father in law stays the night twice a month or so, it takes her all night to get up the nerve to warm up to him then by the next day they play together in the yard. she doesnt like being pet by strangers, she hides behind me or tries to run and i dont like strangers coming into my house often. i had a bunch of family comming over constantly right before my wedding and im still sick of house guests xp im thinking of trying a class but they are so expensive.
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Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 5:48 pm
I'd try to encourage her to let strangers pet her once in awhile (step to the side when she tries to hide behind you).
I get the dislike for houseguests feeling... What about having a couple friends over for lunch a couple times a month? (changing up what friends sometimes)
Any way you can get together with the 'same' group of people (and dogs) at least a few times a month? Even just a couple other people and taking your dogs for a walk together. Getting used to being near strangers routinely may help her accept them quicker/easier?
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Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 6:15 pm
Can you better describe what she does when she sees strangers outside when on walks? I get that she is nervous but how extreme are we talking?
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Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 6:54 pm
I highly recommend finding a doggie daycare in your area. Call your local boarding kennels and see if you can bring her a couple days a week or more. At our kennel, we get the occasional shy dog that over time really perks up by being handled by strangers with positive experiences (we play with them, give them treats, pet them, etc.). It's also a good way to get them out of a territory they may be more defensive or shy in (like your home). We have a weimeraner at the kennel right now that has been coming to daycare for months, and at first she was difficult to "catch" in the yard to bring her back into her kennel because she was so shy, and now she walks right up to strangers, sits down, and licks their hand or waits for a treat. She's still a little shy about being petted, but much better than she used to be. smile
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Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 4:56 am
Krissim Klaw Can you better describe what she does when she sees strangers outside when on walks? I get that she is nervous but how extreme are we talking? she tries to run away if they are walking towards us. she forgets she is on the leash.tail tucked down tight, ears down. she did growl at someone once but that was a while ago and thats the only sign of fear aggression she has ever shown we went to petsmart the other day during the day so it wasnt too crowded and this little girl ran up to us and tried to pet stowrm and stowrm was freaking out. her dad thought it was funny. stowrm and i walked away so she could have some space becasue she was really freaking out about it and the man and his little girl kept following us and wouldnt stop trying to pet stowrm and talk loudly. we had to leave because i was worried stowrm would try to snap at her if she kept running up to my dog i would prefer not to do anything that would cost alot of money at the moment. holiday season comming up and i think i may have to take one of my cats to the vet soon, my male is pooping on the floor all of a sudden and nothing in his life has changed recently so im worried he may be sick
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Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:11 am
You're definitely at a disadvantage, her prime period for socializing was long past when you got her, but you haven't had her very long, there is still a lot of room for improvement.
Find a treat that is, HEAVENLY for her. Be it dried liver, or hell, go for hot dogs. And NEVER give them to her, ONLY let her have them from strangers.
It doesn't HAVE to be treats though. You could use verbal praise, pets, toys. Cowboy's kryptonite is frisbees. You could rob my house if you have a frisbee on you.
Keep doing what you're doing, try to do so a few days a week and be careful not to go too long without. I found Cowboy became unsocial with other dogs after being on restricted exercise on not being at the dog park for over a month.
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Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 2:55 pm
Gabrielle_AnimalLuver You're definitely at a disadvantage, her prime period for socializing was long past when you got her, but you haven't had her very long, there is still a lot of room for improvement. Find a treat that is, HEAVENLY for her. Be it dried liver, or hell, go for hot dogs. And NEVER give them to her, ONLY let her have them from strangers. It doesn't HAVE to be treats though. You could use verbal praise, pets, toys. Cowboy's kryptonite is frisbees. You could rob my house if you have a frisbee on you. Keep doing what you're doing, try to do so a few days a week and be careful not to go too long without. I found Cowboy became unsocial with other dogs after being on restricted exercise on not being at the dog park for over a month. balls, she is a nut for balls and frisbies lol, i guess ill be walking around with balls in my pockets
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Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 4:56 pm
Shanna66 Gabrielle_AnimalLuver You're definitely at a disadvantage, her prime period for socializing was long past when you got her, but you haven't had her very long, there is still a lot of room for improvement. Find a treat that is, HEAVENLY for her. Be it dried liver, or hell, go for hot dogs. And NEVER give them to her, ONLY let her have them from strangers. It doesn't HAVE to be treats though. You could use verbal praise, pets, toys. Cowboy's kryptonite is frisbees. You could rob my house if you have a frisbee on you. Keep doing what you're doing, try to do so a few days a week and be careful not to go too long without. I found Cowboy became unsocial with other dogs after being on restricted exercise on not being at the dog park for over a month. balls, she is a nut for balls and frisbies lol, i guess ill be walking around with balls in my pockets I just squirted sprite out of my nose. Thanks Shanna. Anyways. With Kayda we put her on her long lead so she feels free but is still in control, and we have strangers on the end of her leash with her kryptonite.
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:32 am
Azusanga Shanna66 Gabrielle_AnimalLuver You're definitely at a disadvantage, her prime period for socializing was long past when you got her, but you haven't had her very long, there is still a lot of room for improvement. Find a treat that is, HEAVENLY for her. Be it dried liver, or hell, go for hot dogs. And NEVER give them to her, ONLY let her have them from strangers. It doesn't HAVE to be treats though. You could use verbal praise, pets, toys. Cowboy's kryptonite is frisbees. You could rob my house if you have a frisbee on you. Keep doing what you're doing, try to do so a few days a week and be careful not to go too long without. I found Cowboy became unsocial with other dogs after being on restricted exercise on not being at the dog park for over a month. balls, she is a nut for balls and frisbies lol, i guess ill be walking around with balls in my pockets I just squirted sprite out of my nose. Thanks Shanna. Anyways. With Kayda we put her on her long lead so she feels free but is still in control, and we have strangers on the end of her leash with her kryptonite. anytime cool ill have to try that smile
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