[leahloo]

Hi i just got my 12 week old miniature dachshund 2 days ago and he is scared of everything. Just wondering what i can do to make the transition easier. he still eats fine, but then he goes and tries to find somewhere to hide form me, and everything else. he won't leave his kennel on his own, im the morning i have to take him out myself so that he comes out for a pee. He used to live with the 6 dogs the breeder had so i thought he might be grieving the loss of them...? Everytime he meets a new person he shakes so hard. I'm just wondering how i can best help him into his new environment so any suggestions are welcome!!!

[Corky/Max]

Originally Posted by leahloo

Hi i just got my 12 week old miniature dachshund 2 days ago and he is scared of everything. Just wondering what i can do to make the transition easier. he still eats fine, but then he goes and tries to find somewhere to hide form me, and everything else. he won't leave his kennel on his own, im the morning i have to take him out myself so that he comes out for a pee. He used to live with the 6 dogs the breeder had so i thought he might be grieving the loss of them...? Everytime he meets a new person he shakes so hard. I'm just wondering how i can best help him into his new environment so any suggestions are welcome!!!

How about you sitting quietly on the floor with several treats in hand, maybe one treat or two in your lap and let your puppy come to you--Don't throw the treats to him and make sure he is hungry (not just been fed). Just sit quietly and let him approach you--ignore him but make sure he knows you have the treats! Let him take a treat or 2 from your lap and when he comes for the one in your hand--talk to him quietly and as he is going for the treat slowly pet him or if he will let you hold him in your lap and calmly pet him while he eats his treat. If he lets you--don't overdo and let him leave when he wants to. Next time maybe he will let you hold him longer--just keep trying and each time it hopefully will be easier. You haven't had him very long yet and he needs to get use to the change---Sounds like he has had very little human contact. I would think it would be wise to gradually let him meet your friends one at a time after he has started getting use to you first.

[german sheep]

How about you sitting quietly on the floor with several treats in hand, maybe one treat or two in your lap and let your puppy come to you--Don't throw the treats to him and make sure he is hungry (not just been fed). Just sit quietly and let him approach you--ignore him but make sure he knows you have the treats! Let him take a treat or 2 from your lap and when he comes for the one in your hand--talk to him quietly and as he is going for the treat slowly pet him or if he will let you hold him in your lap and calmly pet him while he eats his treat. If he lets you--don't overdo and let him leave when he wants to. Next time maybe he will let you hold him longer--just keep trying and each time it hopefully will be easier. You haven't had him very long yet and he needs to get use to the change---Sounds like he has had very little human contact. I would think it would be wise to gradually let him meet your friends one at a time after he has started getting use to you first.

That is absolut correct! And don't forget: you have only two weeks for sozialisation. Things he does not learn during this period will fear him his whole life.

LG
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[noswad0208]

Thats normal you just got him. Just give him time it will work

[FunLovingPets.com]

Originally Posted by leahloo

Hi i just got my 12 week old miniature dachshund 2 days ago and he is scared of everything. Just wondering what i can do to make the transition easier. he still eats fine, but then he goes and tries to find somewhere to hide form me, and everything else. he won't leave his kennel on his own, im the morning i have to take him out myself so that he comes out for a pee. He used to live with the 6 dogs the breeder had so i thought he might be grieving the loss of them...? Everytime he meets a new person he shakes so hard. I'm just wondering how i can best help him into his new environment so any suggestions are welcome!!!

You need to get down to the dogs level and look them in the eye. You are the giant in their eyes..did they come with any toys or blankets. They need something to remind them of where they are use to be. Get them a blanket and maybe a crate for them to have their own space. a hot water bottle to warm their blanket works but don't leave the water bottle unattended or they will chew it up. (nothing with chemicals in it)

Have treats for everyone they meets so he relates people to food and therefore they will warm up to everyone. (small pieces of cheese or turkey, ham meat) this is a treat for them it doest have to be to much and only when someone comes to meet them.

They will come out to eat have a treat in your hand and the will come out of their crate. Speak softly to them noise until they get used to it makes them nuts

best,
let me know if this helps

[davlin47]

Hello


Did she used to come when you called her name? Anyway, she will get back to normal, but it might take some time. Pick her up to take her outside for potty training for now. Try to put some treats around your door. That might get her used to it again ( :

Thanks
Have a nice time a head.