thizzle24 wrote:I adopted him through a shelter, and my roomie was here before Murphy was. I've had him almost a week and I've tried getting him to feed and give Murphy treats but he still won't even come up to him. Even when he has the treat in his hand calling his name.....
maberi wrote:Tell your roommate to ignore the dog (don't talk to or look at the dog) and have him toss treats onto the floor (away from him) so the dog can see. Once the dog understands your roommate is "safe", he will make the next move and investigate your roommate.
It sounds like he may just be a bit fearful and needs a little extra time to warm up to new people. My female at home is the same way and needs that little extra time and space to work things out on her own. Most people who meet her think that talking nicely to her and squatting down will help, but it honestly just causes more stress for her.
Eye contact and body position is a huge deal for dogs. I know it sounds crazy but having your roommate avoid this will help out a ton.
maberi wrote:Tell your roommate to ignore the dog (don't talk to or look at the dog) and have him toss treats onto the floor (away from him) so the dog can see. Once the dog understands your roommate is "safe", he will make the next move and investigate your roommate.
Eye contact and body position is a huge deal for dogs. I know it sounds crazy but having your roommate avoid this will help out a ton.
mnp13 wrote:maberi wrote:Tell your roommate to ignore the dog (don't talk to or look at the dog) and have him toss treats onto the floor (away from him) so the dog can see. Once the dog understands your roommate is "safe", he will make the next move and investigate your roommate.
Excellent adviceEye contact and body position is a huge deal for dogs. I know it sounds crazy but having your roommate avoid this will help out a ton.
good point.
My parents just adopted a 7 year old dog that lived at a "sanctuary" for about 6 and a half years. He's not great with people, not very out going, tends to be anxious, and has some behavioral issues (go figure.) At Thanksgiving I sat at the kitchen table with little pieces of lung - which I was quite sure he had never had - I sat and read the paper with my hand out and waited for him to decide to come and get the treats. After about a half hour, as long as I wasn't looking at him he would stand right behind me waiting for more. The next day, I could actually watch him while he approached....
In four days I still couldn't reach out and touch him when I wanted to, but I was the first person that he didn't spent every minute that I was there barking at me non stop.
Sometimes "trying to be friends" with a dog is the absolute best way to keep them skittish around you.
ArtGypsy wrote:
LUNG??
amazincc wrote:Dried lung... mine will do just about anything for it.
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