You are not alone! She now wants to be near us all the time. I adopted a 7mo Jindo from a Korean meat farm. Now almost two years in she will greet my co workers and even some regular customers!! I have been leaving him , not wanting to force him into anything but I’m not sure why he has suddenly started to hide himself away or what to do about it. If only he were quiet, he is very fearful and does not stop and if you try to repudiate him he threatens to bite you. She is showning the same aggression when we take her for walks. Did I make the right decision? ‘Ringo’ was trying to get other PEOPLE to understand he was not a ‘normal’ dog and to understand why I watched over him and watched out for him as I did ..and sometimes still do (I’ve had him 6 yrs). He was having small breakthroughs almost everyday but lately he’s been staying in his kennel every minute that I’m home. I have a rimmed dog that was given to me from a hog hunt hunter that used her for breading. My trainer is probably not in your area but he has some free videos and articles you can check out at jscottdogtrainig.com. They were giving her away for free and intended on moving her to another foster home. Those papers on the floor didn’t belong there. I hope you don't have to have him put down, but if it turns out that way, don't blame yourself. what can we do? I must walk away before he will eat. She is adjusting well to all of those things. He doesn’t eat unless i’m sitting with him. For less experienced dog owners, recognizing a timid dog may be a challenge, but luckily, there are clear signs that you can look for that will help you identify the problem. We wouldn’t want any other dog. These Training Tips Will Help - Fur Kiddos, Have a Fearful Dog? Your dog may be uncomfortable with your husband because she was not exposed to many men as a puppy, or maybe she wasn't exposed to men who look like your husband. If my husband tried she would wee in fear. she growls and literally will pull the leash out of your hand to bolt. Last night she didn’t whine at all. I’m sorry you are feeling this way but know you are not alone. I suffer from anxiety and I too have struggled with my decision to adopt her. The new dog is eating well and pottied on pads. Right in front of me! Fearful dogs are some of the hardest candidates to rehabilitate, often because a lot of their reprogramming required involves overcoming negative reinforcement. Her neck and part of her chest are completely bald, the result of a nasty critter infestation she had in the hoard that caused her to scratch incessantly. My one-and-a-half year old Wirehair Dashchund growls at everything and everyone! Our walks are cut short because either a sound or the surrounding area scares her and she gets close to the ground and pulls me all the way home. She’s been with me for seven months. If you find your dog exhibiting fear symptoms as you’re about to leave, that’s a good clue that the dog isn’t afraid of you, but of being away from you. Allow the pup to be and if he is scared or fearful when your husband is around or approaches, just have your husband calmly and without any judgement walk away from the dog. I have been rescuing abused And fearful animals for over 25 years. He gets better every day. Some days/weeks/months, it felt like we were making no progress at all. Since our puppies can’t speak, they try to tell us as much as they can with their bodies. our daughter brought her home and was able to touch it, but since then, she will not get close to us at all. They both had some kind of trauma before but one is completely terrified of people. My trainer understood the need to use techniques that matched Mattie’s temperament and my personality which improved my ability to follow through more consistently.  |  I’m close to surrendering her. These articles might help shed some light on the issue, too: Hi Tracy,  |. No. Then they run. She has a problem peeing when she first wakes up, she’s afraid of going out in the yard to pee at night. This Rottweiler puppy, now five months old is scared of everything right from the day I bought her and I mean everything scares her. At first he was very afraid of me and my wife, but in time he learned to trust us. This really depressed me and I cried every time she rejected me. Although many dogs absolutely love them, some develop negative associations, especially after they’ve been taken to an unpleasant destination such as the vet’s office. I am so exhausted but I continue to tell myself he will come around. the daughter has moved out, but the dog remains elusive. What I’ve learned is I don’t need to explain anything anymore as long as Ringo is doing good that’s all that matters ❤. 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