perumbula
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Post by perumbula on Aug 28, 2015 23:02:34 GMT
ok, not really, she just doesn't like boys anymore. The first couple of days she seemed to be settling in well, but today she's decided that boys are bad. She's been growling and barking at my sons. They have been kind and considerate to her. Neither has been mean or teased her in any way.
At her previous home, the man had a job that had him traveling a lot so she spent a lot of time with the wife. My kids started school the day after she came home so she's been used to being home only with me. She's bonded with me very thoroughly and follows me around like a little shadow. Currently she's laying under my desk.
How do we help her socialize with our boys?
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Post by Dixie Lou on Aug 28, 2015 23:07:20 GMT
Have the boys feed her.
When you are not home, they could play with her or give her some attention.
She's making a big transition. I say if they start feeding her she will come around.
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Post by deep on Aug 28, 2015 23:17:26 GMT
I agree with having them feed her. You may also want to sign her up for an obedience class with one or both of the boys as the trainer of the dog instead of you.
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Post by Woobster on Aug 28, 2015 23:18:10 GMT
I have one that was terrified of my DH when she came to us, and is still very skittish around men now. DH does the breakfast feeding every day, and we have all men who enter our home give her a treat or two. Usually a treat, some sniffing, and a little bit of time is all it takes for mine.
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perumbula
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Post by perumbula on Aug 28, 2015 23:28:43 GMT
Feeding her might help, but currently she's not eating well. She only eats a little bit and has yet to finish her first bowl of food. We bought the wrong thing at the instruction of the husband. I will probably give up by tomorrow on the wrong stuff and just eat the cost of a new bag. When we get the right food, I'll pick up some treats.
Any other ideas?
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Post by hop2 on Aug 28, 2015 23:32:28 GMT
You can not give her any attention if she is rude to the boys. Nothing, a direct snub. But the moment she is nice heap on the praise and treats. If she's that bonded to you she will be hurt by the snub and change her behavior.
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justbeingme
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Post by justbeingme on Aug 28, 2015 23:35:27 GMT
When my oldest son hit puberty our male dog started growling at him. I joked to my dog trainer friend that it was hormones. She said I was right. My oldest had to feed the dog. He was the only one who fed him for 2-3 weeks. He'd also get treats and then go into the room with the dog. The dog was then happy to see him. :-)
Good luck!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2015 23:41:20 GMT
Have the boys to the feedings, give all the treats (non from you) and do all the praising......... everything tasty, comforting, fun comes from the boys.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2015 0:14:02 GMT
Maybe she is not feeling well and needs a trip to the vet. I hope she settles in soon so everyone is comfortable and happy/
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PLurker
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Post by PLurker on Aug 29, 2015 0:55:35 GMT
Yep, boys feed her. DS was younger when got dog and it attached to females more easily. He now feeds and then out for frisbee. Buds.
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Post by Bitchy Rich on Aug 29, 2015 1:06:16 GMT
Just give her time - she will come around. When we adopted our black pug, he seemed terrified of me, but would nuzzle right up to my husband and son. Now he's my shadow.
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