tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217778911642814493.post4904853849391845987..comments2024-03-28T07:23:29.563-04:00Comments on Podunk Pretties Quilting: ~ Dog Days ~Podunk Prettieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11703561153249594430noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217778911642814493.post-37656444799224222822019-03-18T13:27:04.706-04:002019-03-18T13:27:04.706-04:00it's all coping at some point. For me, for you...it's all coping at some point. For me, for you for her. Have you watched how Cesar Milan helps rescue pets with anxiety? He says certain stances of tall humans are more frightening. I met a distrustful rescue this week and I stood quietly with my back to her, and she actually reached out to sniff me. It's less threatening. And baby steps with trust. Not reaching for them, small treats from the hand or placed on floor in front of them. Distraction when pacing... a quiet command, a squeaky toy. Ignoring the pacing but trying to break the chain of fear with another routine. Milo still gets anxious on walks, and chews his leash. I had to teach my husband not to get mad, to have quiet energy and distract. We have him sit, and he knows words (we had him from 8 weeks, he came with anxiety then) so we quietly just remind him he's okay, it's okay. We wait til he gathers himself, which usually is shown by shaking it off like water, and then can continue the walk. <br /><br />She's probably very smart, and sensitive. She'll need to put that into behaviors that show confidence. Fetch, or touch, kiss. I don't know what you'll come up with but you will. <br />God bless the whole household through the adjustment. As cesar says though, they feel your energy. He also says dogs can forget the past and trust again. LA Paylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553491768819243802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217778911642814493.post-2579433156082291262019-03-18T13:02:34.780-04:002019-03-18T13:02:34.780-04:00Don't you just wish they could talk to us? I ...Don't you just wish they could talk to us? I don't know if taking her cage away would make her more stressed since it seems to be her only safe zone. You might try it but wouldn't keep it gone for too long at first. I really don't know what the best thing to do would be. I wish all of you the best on this journeyNatureluvr57https://www.blogger.com/profile/14487510996211307516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217778911642814493.post-79451966121976649002019-03-18T12:59:21.612-04:002019-03-18T12:59:21.612-04:00She may always feel this way-on guard and scared. ...She may always feel this way-on guard and scared. She will have to be comfortable around and your husband-people she frequently sees before others. She may always go in hiding in her cage-possibly finding other parts of the house where she feels safe. I have 2 stray cats i took in. Shadow and Leo (almost 3) are 2 brothers from another mother :) Leo is a tabby and watches out for Shadow (almost 2) he is comfortable around family...Shadow still goes in the closet when anyone comes over. They know i have 2 cats, but have never seen Shadow but in pictures...... Thank you for patience with your new fur baby.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192444274569664687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217778911642814493.post-26925902230404300632019-03-18T11:43:33.948-04:002019-03-18T11:43:33.948-04:00Poor baby. I'm so glad she has you to work wit...Poor baby. I'm so glad she has you to work with her and love on her. Praying that eventually she will realize she is in a safe place and be more comfortable. As you say, it may take some time though. Brenda @ Songbird Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13027888656685553135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217778911642814493.post-22160149583729209862019-03-18T10:56:11.234-04:002019-03-18T10:56:11.234-04:00Have you thought about a Thundershirt? They are t...Have you thought about a Thundershirt? They are the weight of a good t shirt material. It wraps around the dogs body and it acts like a hug. It is intended to release tension and stress. <br />It might help with her stress a bit. We have one for our dog. Gun shoots up set her. We live in the country so people hunt etc. Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610107598027682880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217778911642814493.post-37693241707228625112019-03-18T09:26:48.452-04:002019-03-18T09:26:48.452-04:00We have adopted rescue dobies, and my close friend...We have adopted rescue dobies, and my close friend adopts beagles. You are doing the right thing by keeping the cage for her in one place. We also have a dog bed upstairs, and another one downstairs to which we add two yards of fleece. It may take a while, but these will become secondary safer zones. We also get our dogs nail trimmed down like show dogs, so they don’t scratch the wood floors and also have a bit better grip on the floor. The more you pet her, take her on walks, introduce her to one person at a time, reassuring her, etc. the more she will socialize. It always takes time, tho, as in many months before she feels secure. She is a beautiful girl!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154356609115892934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217778911642814493.post-36240985860536353432019-03-18T06:22:49.813-04:002019-03-18T06:22:49.813-04:00If only she could verbalize her anxieties :( we ad...If only she could verbalize her anxieties :( we adopted a mama and one of her pups last august. They settled in nicely with our other fur babies. The house is full and they dont always share space well, but for the most part get along. I can't/won't offer advice because i don't have any, but want to encourage and thank you for continuing to love and be patient with your pup. It's really all they want, isn't it?ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402747414309388241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217778911642814493.post-63000910553250547042019-03-18T04:39:33.892-04:002019-03-18T04:39:33.892-04:00This may be a comment where you’ll tell me to mind...This may be a comment where you’ll tell me to mind my own business but I am touched by your efforts and determination to help this dog. I was struck by how her cage is home to her and wondered if there was some way you could extend her safe area. My thought was to put a larger rug or mat under her cage but have it extend out from the front. Perhaps if it has the same texture as the mat inside the cage she’ll gradually see it as an extension of her safe zone. You mentioned before that she doesn’t like some of the hard surfaces. My other thought is for the cage to be moved to other spots in your home so she can feel safe inside the cage but get used to being in different areas. I so admire what you’re doing and wish you all the best.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13427354321048474574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217778911642814493.post-41199773811450778512019-03-18T04:22:21.100-04:002019-03-18T04:22:21.100-04:00or not just as an occasional friend, but find one ...or not just as an occasional friend, but find one that will fit with your family including your new baby doggie, another pet that will befriend him and give him companionship of his own, who would be a therapy dog for your present one. QuiltGranmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09225951118220180796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217778911642814493.post-88207036278446675692019-03-17T13:01:26.932-04:002019-03-17T13:01:26.932-04:00Sadly it isn't always neglect that causes this...Sadly it isn't always neglect that causes this behavior, though in your case it happens to be since you know her history. Our purebred Aussie pup was raised in a loving home by his breeder who had intended him to be a show dog but the Aussie tendency toward reserved shyness manifested itself about four-fold in this dog and so she sadly had to give up on that idea even though he is a handsome dog and extremely smart. Even after having him for nearly a year and a half, he is still frightened by anyone coming into our yard, or even worse the house. He loves kids though is frightened by their quick movements and noise, and will retreat into a corner or a distant bedroom if the grandkids get too crazy. He is better when visiting other homes, very strange but true, especially if there's a dog in the home. I wouldn't be in a hurry to remove the safety net of your baby's crate, it's very normal for them to need the comfort of a safe place, whether it's the crate or under a bed or behind the shower curtain in the bathtub! Khaleesi might benefit from another easy-going dog to play with occasionally if you have the opportunity to make that happen. Quilting Babciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225825007525655805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217778911642814493.post-61954350243050374922019-03-17T12:25:23.625-04:002019-03-17T12:25:23.625-04:00Did you adopt her from a pound?Did you adopt her from a pound?barbara woods bewtjw@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14776622285506563029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217778911642814493.post-37327521409393613782019-03-17T10:48:36.225-04:002019-03-17T10:48:36.225-04:00Poor baby! What is wrong with people? Bless you an...Poor baby! What is wrong with people? Bless you and your husband.Cheryl B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16852915019260177539noreply@blogger.com