Need opinion on rescued dog - Page 2

Powertec · #1 03-30-2009, 05:43 PM

I thank all of you for your suggestions and will use them all.

This morning i FINALLY got her back on the deck to go potty..lol
I went out first and then used the most upbeat happy voice i could(im sure my neighbours thought i lost a screw or two) And called her out and she took a step out and then went back in so i called her again and she came out and i walked around the deck with her to show her there was nothing wrong and then sure enough she went...Funny how small things make you so happy

She did pee though in like 6 different spots so i wonder if with all the snow we got Sat/sun morning that her scent was gone and that freaked her out.

I agree that i have to stop feeling so sad for her. I do believe that she picks up on that. She has become VERY attached to me. She is right beside me at all times and she has inpeccable manners i just want to see her be the happy Aussie that i know she has in her.

I know everything in time it is just sad to see her sad.

Thanks again for everyones help i appreciate it

Chaloupa · #2 03-30-2009, 05:45 PM

Do you have pics of her??? We all love pics! And congrats on her going outside again today...a milestone for her and you in a sense!

Powertec · #3 03-30-2009, 03:18 PM

[quote=leezard;405671]So. She was rescued, and the rescuers let her have a million puppies? Not much of a rescue!!

I know a little sickening hey!!! Figured they could make some money apparently

She has MAJOR dog aggression. Great with people,kids etc..But another dog nope not a good thing.I think that relates back to the older dog they had that she was fighting for dominance with all the time.

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

For the immediate issue, high value treats tossed onto the deck. Lots of love, listen to the dog. She probably has things to say, your job is to listen and hear her out. Build respect, with it comes trust. 2 months can't undo 2 years. Patience is the key.

I have tried the treats

She is trully a very odd dog. Food is a weird spot for her. Sometimes she will eat other times it is a no go.
The sad part with her is like they sucked the puppy right out of her. Locked her in a pen and breed her and that was it. And she is the sweetest dog. Very well behaved just isn't sure of herself in anything she does. Reminds me of a person with low self esteem.