My dog is scared of strangers. Help?
I have a small mix breed dog that barks at strangers. People want to pet him and he with bark or try to bit them.I don t know what to do. He barks at my roommate that we ve been living with for a month. If he doesn t change I might have to get rid of him which worries me because the way he acts he probably won t get a new home. But other wise he is a very sweet dog
How would you calm a scared dog?
Yawn.Be still with hands and dont have hands full of paper or objects, move slowly, speak in a low voice, don’t make eye contact, and yawn while turning your head away slightly. By doing this, you are speaking in dog “Oh for pete’s sake, there is no need for this reaction I pose no threat to you”. This is an example of a canine calming signal.If you act upset or escalated, the dog will perceive this as a reaction to him and fear will increase.Dogs are incredibly good communicators- they have clear signals they all use- Turid Rugaas has explained them well in the following: Calming Signals - The Art of SurvivalSpeak softly. When you approach a frightened dog, dont walk straight at it instead try to approach in a slow, slightly sideways curved approach and if the dog escalates in its distress, freeze in place and turn your head away, yawning. You might even briefly turn your back. Start to move again when the dog calms a little bit. Be aware not to stand over the dog. Put your hand palm up and allow the dog to sniff. Keep your voice calm, quiet, low and use “good” words (as your emotions will come out to the dog)- “Good, good, there you go, good dog… it’s ok, good dog”. They wont understand the words, but they will hear the tone and feel your intent. Immediately reward any positive reaction - slightly higher pitched voice, immediate “Good dog!” and if acceptable in the circumstances a small treat.Don’t hold a dog to your chest and dont make direct eye contact- as primates are instincts to do things a certain way but dogs have opposite preferences… and the best way to reassure anyone that they are ok is to respect their “culture” and speak their language. Learning canine calming signals will do you and the dogs in your care a world of good.Here are some more resources….5 F's of Behaviour & Calming and Stress SignalsIt might help to print the below off and share them with others. Learn to understand dog speak and in an instant what the dog needs will become clear.
Why is my dog so scared of me? Please help?
My dad is kinda like you, he kick and hit my dog when she did something wrong. So she's always afraid of him. But she isn't like this to me and my mom. I train my dog without violence and she listen to me the best. So i have experience. The 1st thing u need to do is gain back her trust. When she do something wrong, juz scold her (angrily and loud), don't hit her. When you call her, call her like u would call another person, not angrily. When she come then pet her. Every time she do something good. praise her with a high voice (happy voice). Every time u walk by she sits and quiver, juz call her name cheerfully and ask her to come then you pet her. After a long time, she'll learn n trust u n not fear tat u will suddenly hit her again. Remember, your VOICE is IMPORTANT. Dogs know your mood by telling the TONE in your VOICE.
Why is my dog so scared after neutering?
I just took my 2 year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi to get neutered over the weekend. The first day, he was fine, albeit a little woozy. However, the day after that and today, he's completely distrustful of everyone he comes across. Normally, he's very outgoing and is very friendly to everyone he comes across (except for male dogs), but now he barely responds to "come" and simple instructions like "sit." Prior to the surgery, there have been a few times that our Corgi has exhibited signs of aggression. My simple, uneducated guess is that he's fear-aggressive, as he bit my wife on the hand last week when she reached to scratch him from an odd angle. He then immediately retreated into a corner. My Corgi has also always been a bit protective of his food, but we have always been able to readily approach him and play with him no problem. When he had an irritated wound near his testicles, we were able to slap an Elizabethan collar on and off no problem. It's been over 48 hours, and he hasn't exhibited any signs of pain or irritation towards his incision. I'll be honest; my wife and I were initially a little put off by his sudden change in behavior and we're afraid some of our negative energy was feeding his paranoia. But even when we're at ease, we find that he won't respond to "come" and if we approach him and happen to catch a glance of his eyes, he immediately tenses up. Our dog is in a full body wrapping, so I have a feeling this change may be a contributing factor to his mistrust. Also, a few days before we took him to get fixed, I was working on some alpha dog activities in an effort to reduce his aggression. Please don't berate us for being bad owners. We've already done our share of kicking ourselves in the proverbial head for our negligence in the past, and now we just want our little Corgi to be happy and content. Any ideas or suggestions as to why he might be like this would be greatly appreciated! It kills us to see him be so afraid of us...
Rehoming a Shy, scared dog?
There is NOTHING wrong with you rehoming this dog, so ignore these other posters. She obviously tried to Rescue a dog from bad people, and she took care of all it's medical needs so I see no problem. A pregnancy is not an easy thing to deal with with a dog around, and yes, it was a bad choice on your part to get this dog, but you did what you could and now it's important you spend a Lot of time finding the right place for her. A breed rescue is ideal, but not a shelter as that will likely traumatize her more and she may be adopted and returned or put to sleep. Or when finding a new owner, do not sugar coat what her problems are. Make it a point that you Need someone who can Deal with these problems and train a pup. In the right home with the right training and attention this dog has potential to get better and be a good pet.
My dog is too scared of flying bugs to go outside, how can i help her?
She will not go outside alone, it took two people to be outside with her so she could poop, she knows not to piss or poop in the house. She wanted to go outside so bad but she couldn't get herself to go out. Even with tiny little flies that get inside she will hide for hours. Sometimes she gets the courage to kill the fly. I can't find anything on the internet to help me out, has anyone else had a dog that dealt with this if so how did your dog overcome it. Or did you have a dog who was scared of something else and tell me how you helped you dog because i just don't know what to do.
How do you teach a dog to not be scared of the electric fence? He was shocked a few days ago and now doesn't even want to go outside.
You have a big problem.No…. I mean a BIG PROBLEM.You are not gonna solve this with a quick online answer. You need a behaviorist who can work with you and your dog directly, using positive, counter-conditioning methods to repair the trauma your dog has experienced by being shocked.It's gonna take some time.And it's gonna cost you some money, so just accept that now.Do a Google search in your area for a certified animal behaviorist. Be sure the person actually has a graduate degree (Masters or PhD) from a well-known college like Cornell or Davis (not an online school). You need an expert who preferably has connections with a veterinarian, because your dog might need sedation to get through this.If you can't find someone, private message me and I'll help you find a qualified professional who can help you. I will not charge you for my services.But believe me: THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER.If it's not handled properly you could end up having to euthanize your dog, because he's been badly traumatized, and he could become aggressive if this is not handled properly.Call the UC Davis Pet Behavior Program if you need more options. They'll charge you for the call… but believe me: you need direct, one-on-one professional help. Most typical dog trainers CANNOT handle this.Immediate advice: No matter what: do not punish the dog for being afraid. Do not try to force the dog to go outside where he's scared. The dog has been traumatized and he could act unpredictably if he's forced to go into the area near the fence.Take the dog out to eliminate (go potty, urinate, poop, whatever you want to call it) in an area that's far away from the electric fence- perhaps your front yard isn't surrounded by electric fence, so the dog might be willing to go there.You might need to walk the dog away from the house before he can relax enough to eliminate. Don't punish him if he accidentally eliminates in the house…. That's to be expected when he's scared to go outside.
Why is my dog so scared when the smoke detector goes off?
A dog has acute hearing and would know the noise was not coming from the floor. The dog is agitated by the high pitch noise and if possible it would be better if she could remove herself from the situation and be taken outside into the back garden while you turn the alarm off or run a check to see if it is still functioning. One of my Dobermans will track without breaking focus through a grouse shoot, whereas two other noises which she is infrequently exposed to cause a degree of anxiety, but if I am with her checks back to me to see if I am confident and relaxed and takes her cue from how I react.