Cathy Goessman Webboard User Reg: 12-03-2007
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Quote: Julie Sloan
After being captured, vetted, bathed, and settled in, he hasn't growled once. BUT, he has not been exposed to anyone else as of yet. I would like to know what to do if he does.
I read your first post a little differently. I thought you were describing a puppy that was still behaving aggressively past the initial capture.
He sounds like he'll make somebody a nice pet and good on you to take him in.
Can anyone tell me how you would react/correct growling or snapping in a puppy that age that is obviously fear based?
He is quite coming out of his shell although still seems to be a little timid til he warms up to you. The vet thinks he is a shepherd mix and at 15 pounds at 10-12 weeks he may make a good size dog.
The poop though! ahh! Wormed, stress, and a new food. Wow.
Cathy Goessman Webboard User Reg: 12-03-2007
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I wouldn't put the pup in a situation where he feels the need to react and would completely ignore it if he did. I won't hesitate to bowl over a pup being obnoxious but with the scared guys I'd rather just let the behavior self-extinguish.
If you have some people who are willing to sit/crouch on the ground and follow the no touch/talk/eye contact rules that would be great to help socialize. Let him make the forward movement and he will get over it quicker. Pups are curious and will generally approach as soon as they feel safe. A few soft food treats quietly given without being shoved in his face could help too.
I would be making sure to set and stick to a NILIF routine at home. Routines and leadership is so important for the scared guys.
Just wanted to let you all know that at the 7th day, we have a fearless little puppy here, except when it comes to people. Then it takes awhile for him to feel comfortable, and we aren't overdoing that. We have plans for him to spend the day with a friend on Sat who is considering him if her senior Great Dane isn't adversely affected by his presence.
He has met both our dogs and did awesome. He has crated trained in three days although there are some accidents since his belly is still a bit messed up at times. But he tries hard to let us know. We are going to start on house training.
Please keep your fingers crossed for us with his prospective family. She is awesome. She interacted with him wonderfully, does not vaccinate, and just thinks like we do about dogs. And their boy is old enough to not be rough on him. J
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