My dog doesn't like me!

[CathyBogart]

My boyfriend's family has a chow, Susie. Susie is not very expressive at all,like shoneypaws said. She will show pleasure at getting affection, but it took her a long time to warm up to certain members of the family. Hopefully your Sam is just taking time to warm up to you too.

[binka_nugget]

I'd give it some time. I'm sure she'll come around

We got Kaedyn a little over three years ago and honest to god, it wasn't until we were past our second year together that I started earning his respect. Now that we're into our third year, we're starting to bond and get past just mutual respect. I found that after I started taking the dogs to obedience classes, the doggy pool and agility classes.. Kaedyn and I started sharing a connection similar to the one Kai and I share.

[borzoimom]

My boyfriend's family has a chow, Susie. Susie is not very expressive at all,like shoneypaws said. She will show pleasure at getting affection, but it took her a long time to warm up to certain members of the family. Hopefully your Sam is just taking time to warm up to you too.

Good point.. I have trained a few chows, but never owned one.. hmmmm.. I still think there hasnt been enough time yet. ... hmmmmmm..

[mruffruff]

About 5 years ago I "fostered" a chow mix. She was found in the woods with her second set of pups and rescued. She was very fearful, but submissive. I thought this dog was never going to enjoy being with a family.

Well, she's still with me, no longer a foster and finally has come out of her shell. It took a nearly a year to get her to play with the other dogs and and the toys. She still doesn't seem to need a lot of human attention, but will come to me occasionally to be petted.

Hang in there; he'll come around.

[lovingpaws]

I know someone with a lab/chow mix. They have a great bond, and he's very responsive to her. He was a shelter dog and had been there over 3 months. Just give it some patience and love.It took her a few months as well.