tiny dancer wrote:
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I recently adopted a Chihuahua, who was physically and mentally
abused. His owners did not care for him what so ever, I know gaining
trust back in a dog takes a very long time. But anyone have some
ideas, on how to help this dog become more of a people person, He
won't come out of the corner in my officer and if you get to close he
will snap...I've had 3 Chihuahuas' so far, and my mom breeds them, But
I want to know what other people have done, or do to help this dog
feel like he is at home, and safe.

Thanks,


I've never had a chihuahua. My first suggestion would be to sit on the
floor, a bit away from the dog, and see if eventually it will come to you,
rather than you try to approach him. Perhaps have a few treats to offer,
from a distance.

To that I'd add: don't look directly at the dog. Sit sideways
from him. Toss a treat his way, close to him. After he eats
that, toss another, a tiny distance closer to you. Keep enticing
him closer, very gradually. If he balks at picking up a treat,
toss another one closer to him.

Be very gentle with him. No sudden moves, no loud voices, no
yelling. Give him a "safe place", like a small crate with an
open door.

Hope this helps.

FurPaw


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