Andrea Taylor Webboard User Reg: 12-17-2006
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I have a pup from the same litter as a friend's pup. Her's is really high drive and is learning so fast. Mine is slow, not responsive. My Dad's friend has allowed her puppy to have free run of the house from day one, did not crate until recently and the dog literally runs into the crate now when the door opens. She stays quiet and waits until released. She's stable in the vehicle and never leaves her designated spot, unless the window opens and someone puts their head at the window. She is responsive off leash and on long line or short leash. She follows the owner even when unsure of terrain. My puppy won't even give me the time of day. I crated early, I leash walked early, I kept her from playing with other dogs, I kept her just with me and now I have nothing to show for it. It's like she can't wait to get away from my company. I don't feel like there is any real bond at all. Is there any advise to correct this problem or is this dog just not social and bondable.
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Tether her to you as you go about your business when you're home. When she's tethered to you don't worry about formal training or paying any special attention to her. Basically you just want her to have to stay with you.
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Thanks. My father won't help much with giving me advise, he does not like the dog. He would rather see her sold and let me get a new one. The dog won't listen to him either, he calls her a write-off, bull-headed dog. I want to keep her though and prove him wrong somehow. How does the tethering work?
I find if I feed a dog all of every meal out of my hand for a couple weeks it help to create a bond. I want the dog to look to me for everything he enjoys, whether it's food, toys, praise, petting, etc. I don't let anyone else play with the dog but me. I also groom and brush and massage the dog often too. I talk calmly and rub and pet each toe, ear and hair on the dog- they love this and after a couple sessions they usually will fall asleep with comfort. I have had some dogs that are just not very affectionate & make you wander why dogs are called "man's best friend". Most come around though.
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I'm kind of concerned about your dad's attitude toward your dog. Do you live with him? It's not very healthy for a puppy to have to deal with such negativity and I wonder about how he's interacting with your dog. This might have a lot to do with how your dog is or isn't developing.
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Ah, it's working now. I'm not worried about my Dad, he loves all animals and treats them wonderfully. Liz said he is even cute with her when I am not around. But she won't give anyone the time of day.
The only advice i can give is to spend as much time with the dog as you can. Get him/her out of the house, just you and him. Im not sure if you're doing any training with the dog, but training helps build bond and trust. Also, how old is the dog now and how old when you got him? It sounds like there are always people around the dog. Do your best to feed, train, take him out to releive himself and walk the dog yourself rather than have someone else do it for you. Obviously that may not always be possible, but hopefully it will get better over time. IDK if you plan on breeding, but dont forget the worste pup in the litter can produce the best litters.. keep up posted and good luck..
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