I've recently come in the possession of a 1 1/2 year old mutt, only breeds can tell that's in her are shepherd/husk but the vet thinks there's more by her looks. Regardless for the duration of her life she's was just kept in a 6 x 6 pen outside with 2 other dogs, colar on so tight that it rubbed the skin off her neck, and never once going to a vet.
So, now she's with me. 2 vet appointments later, 1 for her neck, the 2nd to get her vacinations, 3rd will be a follow-up on the vacinnes, and 4th will hopefully to have her spaded. She's doing great physically, I and the vet was very surprised she came up negative for heartworm and lime disease, but she is extremely skittish. I had to carry her to and from the vet just to get her there, tail between the legs the whole time. It's very understandable considering probably everything she's experiencing now with me is new. As it stands I just try to make sure she has everything she needs and give her as much attention I can during the day to, hopefully, win her over. She hasn't responded to treats at all, she won't take them directly from me but if I put them in her food bowl and walk away she'll grab it and take it to her spot.
Just looking for advice if anyone has any. I'm currently just going to stick with what I'm doing and hope I can at least get her to not be afraid around me and the g/f. Thanks.
Bookmarks