Help needed - v nervous stray

Re: Help needed - v nervous stray

Saskia Quinn — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:03:56 GMT

Oh no, you didnt offend me Gillian I know you meant well.

It is just so sad to see such a young puppy that feels this behaviour is normal. I will hopefully get some pics posted soon.

Re: Help needed - v nervous stray

Gillian Mostyn — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT

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I am of the belief the dog has ran away due to beatings and fear. Of course it is going to be aggressive, wouldnt we all if we thought it would ensure we were left alone and not beaten?

This isnt a dog that can go to just anyone, he needs to go to a home where his new owner knows how to deal with an aggressive dog and how to treat and behave around them.

Our svn, who is hopefully taking him on, had rescued a springer once of a similar story and he lived to a ripe old age. She knows what she is doing and what she is taking on.

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Sorry if I offended you. As I said, the dog's previous treatment will have caused the aggression. That doesn't mean always mean that changing the owner will stop it though, although I obviously hope it will.

It sounds like it is doing really well - I'm glad.

Re: Help needed - v nervous stray

Vicky RVN — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 08:52:58 GMT

I look forward to seeing a pic! Glad to hear he's a happier puppy dog now

Re: Help needed - v nervous stray

Saskia Quinn — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:03:14 GMT

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went into work today and he was like a different dog, jumping up showing typical happy puppy behaviour!

Anyway, DAP collar now on and we went for a nice walk and he was very well behaved.

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Great news Paula, thats an absolutely brilliant result. Give him a hug from me if he will let you]

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hey, thanks Julie!! If will have to wait till monday for the hug lol!!

Re: Help needed - v nervous stray

Julie — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:42:20 GMT

[quote user="SaskiaVN"]

went into work today and he was like a different dog, jumping up showing typical happy puppy behaviour!

Anyway, DAP collar now on and we went for a nice walk and he was very well behaved.

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Great news Paula, thats an absolutely brilliant result. Give him a hug from me if he will let you]

Re: Help needed - v nervous stray

Saskia Quinn — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:12:20 GMT

Thanks everyone, went into work today and he was like a different dog, jumping up showing typical happy puppy behaviour!

Anyway, DAP collar now on and we went for a nice walk and he was very well behaved.

It will take a lot of time, that goes without saying.

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Goes without saying really but be really careful. Although it obviously isn't the dog's fault, but that of the previous owner, it is very likely that aggression is the reason for it being a stray. It is going to be a big dog. Being nervous is very common - but as Finnigan says, it will take a very long time to reduce it and in the meantime if the dog reacts by biting it could do serious harm in a few months. Aggression is one of the hardest behaviours to stop as, at the end of the day, the dog always wins 'cos when it bites you, you withdraw!!!

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I am of the belief the dog has ran away due to beatings and fear. Of course it is going to be aggressive, wouldnt we all if we thought it would ensure we were left alone and not beaten?

This isnt a dog that can go to just anyone, he needs to go to a home where his new owner knows how to deal with an aggressive dog and how to treat and behave around them.

Our svn, who is hopefully taking him on, had rescued a springer once of a similar story and he lived to a ripe old age. She knows what she is doing and what she is taking on.

Should have a pic next week!

Re: Help needed - v nervous stray

les punton — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:27:42 GMT

aw special doggy!!! hope it all goes well.

has she got any nice doggy friends who has a nice dog to build confidence up?

will be a slow process! I walk dogs for the local rescue kennels with my bull mastiff coz she couldnt give a stuff if the other dog has problems. I usually take the difficult dogs or aggressive (with other dogs) dogs as mine wont fight back.

Re: Help needed - v nervous stray

Julie — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:47:51 GMT

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He was outside in the runs today, huddled in the corner. I came outside, sat down, away from him, pretending to mind my own business when he came over, sat down beside me and licked my arm. I responded by being casual and 'chatting' to him in a friendly voice without making contact.

After a few minutes had passed, and he realised I wasnt a threat, he let me pet him on top of his head. I know when you have an extremely nervous dog, let them approach you, make no sudden movements etc.

One of the girls at work is very keen to rehome him and afford the time and patience needed to make him the happy dog he should be.

[/quote]I really hope that it all works out for him 'cause it appears that he's had it tough in his short life. If your friend takes time with him, as you have, then there is a chance that he will come good as he is still young.

Good luck with him and thanks for careing. Oh, and any chance if a piccie as he sound lovely

Re: Help needed - v nervous stray

Gillian Mostyn — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:58:32 GMT

Re: Help needed - v nervous stray

FINNIGAN — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:35:34 GMT

i took on a badly beaten v nervous stray last sept, definately use a dap collar and plug in they have helped a great deal, and dont pick up on any nervousness with "oh darling its ok" kind of talk it just makes them worse, mine is scared of traffic and bangs but have to just keep walking on when out near traffic rather than make a fuss its defo made some results, just be patient sometimes u think your getting somewhere and then something or some loud noise sets it all back a few steps, patience is the big thing, good luck it is really worth it in the end, i have a lovely affecionate dog now.

Re: Help needed - v nervous stray

Saskia Quinn — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:53:43 GMT

thanks Lilypads, he is definitely in need of some tlc! If our nurse rehomes him, he will def get loads of that, just need to get him to be a happy, normal dog before that.

Re: Help needed - v nervous stray

Avril Louise Jackson RVN — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:39:36 GMT

hey Paula

It's great someone is rehoming this doggy. Can't offer any adv breed wise. cosy warm bed, no distractions. Any other animals in house.... scent applied.

Big loves and hugs and a sense of humour..... its the key to survival!