Need help with unsocialized puppy

inlongview · 10-30-2011

I need help....I just got a 5.5 month old labradoodle. She only knows outside, her parents and siblings. she is on my (closed in) back porch. Scard of my shar pei, but thats getting alittle better. Should I force her in the house or just leave her alone?.

reeskujo · 10-30-2011

You need to just wait her out..It'll take her sometime to get adjusted to a new enviornment and when she's ready to come in and check things out she'll let you know..Just have patience and give her some time..Of course this is providing that she has protection from the elements..

inlongview · 10-30-2011

Thank you for response..Yes, she is in a closed in porch, on a doggie bed.
Thats where she stays. I'm in E TX so weather is OK. That was my thought, just wanted to do the correct thing for her. She is food modivated, I put her food down and she's on it. lol

durdenj · 11-01-2011

I've read several postings on this site and I do see some similarities on this matter, but my Shiba's case seems much worse.....We just bought a 3 month old Shiba Inu from a breeder. When we picked her out, she was the happiest and most playful of the three siblings. We are having an array of issues with this poor dog. She is TERRIFIED of us, of our other dog, of everything!! We took her to her first vet visit and he told us to just sit tight, give it a few more weeks and see what happens. One tip he told us to try was to take her out on a leash so she doesn't scurry all over the yard to get away from us. She will not walk while on the leash and just stands in one spot. If you try to lead her to do her doggie business, she screams and screams. She won't play, just lays in her bed all day and night. Please help!!

reeskujo · 11-02-2011

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Originally Posted by durdenj

I've read several postings on this site and I do see some similarities on this matter, but my Shiba's case seems much worse.....We just bought a 3 month old Shiba Inu from a breeder. When we picked her out, she was the happiest and most playful of the three siblings. We are having an array of issues with this poor dog. She is TERRIFIED of us, of our other dog, of everything!! We took her to her first vet visit and he told us to just sit tight, give it a few more weeks and see what happens. One tip he told us to try was to take her out on a leash so she doesn't scurry all over the yard to get away from us. She will not walk while on the leash and just stands in one spot. If you try to lead her to do her doggie business, she screams and screams. She won't play, just lays in her bed all day and night. Please help!!

Have you spoken with your breeder about the issues you're having with your puppy?

durdenj · 11-02-2011

Actually I did email the breeder and listed my concerns. She politely but quite firmly stated that we must have done something to traumatize her. She said she was nothing like that when she was with them and to keep her posted. I am crossing my fingers that things improve!!!

Lunareclipse · 11-02-2011

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Originally Posted by durdenj

Actually I did email the breeder and listed my concerns. She politely but quite firmly stated that we must have done something to traumatize her. She said she was nothing like that when she was with them and to keep her posted. I am crossing my fingers that things improve!!!

Your breeder sounds like a bad breeder who wants to play the blame game rather than offer solutions to help you.

bigpawsup · 11-03-2011

Something I've learned from adopting/fostering several fearful dogs over the years - you need to stay calm, self assured (confident), and focused around the dog. Don't get upset, that makes it worse. They can also tell when we feel bad or worried, and the dog adds that to his/her own feelings. I say focused but not always on the dog. Being on the "spot" doesn't feel good to anyone, pay love and attention at times but then do your thing.

If it's any consultation, my Gypsy was so fearful in the beginning we could barely interact with her. Now, she's my hubby and son's best buddy. They are pretty much inseparable and she's a happy healthy 6 yr old. Best of luck.

dogs rule · 11-03-2011

I agree with bigpawsup. Be calm and reassure yourself. We all have things that make us scared. But, don't "force" anything upon her as this will surely backfire, and she definetly take longer to come around.
As for the breeder, Luna's right. She (breeder), never gave you a solution to the problem. Sounds like to me "well, she was fine here, she's your problem now" fix.
Take it very slow, your pup can certaintly sense any disapproval in your voice or body language.