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by ts342003 on 21 September 2007 - 14:09

I was looking for opinions on my new female. I have one day that she is fine with all that is going on around her as in people/cars/ dogs/ noises/ ect. The next day we go out to socialize and she is timid of things that were fine the day before. 

Is this something I should be worried about? She is 14 weeks and was poorly socialized as a very young pup. She comes from a very very heavy working line.

Just like opinions


by clewsk9s on 21 September 2007 - 14:09

I found when raising my pups that it is very important to stimulate them with lots of noises.  One thing I found that works pretty good is their food bowls.  They associate them with something really good so when I pick them up after eating, I excessively bang them around, hitting them together or against other objects.  Also when I am playing with them, I deliberately make lots of odd noises, screeches, etc then laugh as I usually get a really odd look from the pup.  This way they associate odd noises with play and tend to investigate instead of backing off.  If she shys at something, make sure you are not reacting in a way that makes her feel uneasy.  Don't coddle her, but don't let her run & hide, keep her by your side until she realizes that nothing is wrong.  JMO

Also, maybe start her day with some one-on-one play to loosen her up before you take her anywhere - so she knows she's in for a fun day.  again JMO


by clewsk9s on 21 September 2007 - 14:09

I am not an expert by any means but out of 9 pups - not a shy one in the bunch!  Also, we had a chow afraid of thunder and we desensitized her with a cassette tape with sounds of thunder, starting it out softly for several days then turning up the volumn every few days for a least 2 hours per day.  Even though she had reacted to thunder for 8 years, after this method she became much less nervous and was able to ignore it (unless it rattled windows LOL couldn't find a tape that shook the ground)  Wish you the best. 






 


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