Re: Frightened outside home Well, 3 1/2 weeks now and Tiffy is coming on in leaps and bounds, We walk 3 to 4 times a day and she has been brilliant. Obviously she is still spooked sometimes, especially at night. I restarted her course of jabs as I could not be sure she had had them and she will be chipped next week; this is especially important as although she has started to settle in my van I was lulled into a false sense of security and had the window fully down. She was fully harnessed but almost pulled through it and out the window at traffic lights. Since though, she has even got in on her own a few times. My brother has a large enclosed garden where I take her to play every day. Probably why she's settling in the van. We're start training courses next week and I hope this will help her to react well with other dogs. Even just sitting in the class must help her adjust. Thank you for all your advice and keep it coming. I am a willing learner.
Re: Frightened outside home That's such good news, well done and keep it up. I am sure the classes will be beneficial. Hope you enjoy them!
Re: Frightened outside home Thanks for the update...lovely to hear how she's coming on,you are doing a great job helping her Best wishes Angela
Re: Frightened outside home that's great news. Glad she is settling in well and feeling more comfortable in her new home. Hope she continues to improve in leaps and bounds
Re: Frightened outside home Well, 7 weeks now and perseverence is really paying off. Tiff really enjoys our walks and has started to socialise with some dogs; she looks to me for help but then will investigate them and is forming some friendships. She likes the pub and has been off the lead in there with other dogs. She jumps straight in my van and readily accepts her van harness. We have been to 3 classes and she improves every time. She is even learning to stay when I walk forward( sort of). Everything going so good I'e started to just use the collar and lead. BIG MiSTAKE! Tonight she was walking great, the someone let off a screaming firework and she panicked. I turned her towards home and she almost became detached. She pulled so hard to get home, I just went with it. She's fine now but the harness is back for a while. When DO the fireworks stop?
Re: Frightened outside home Hi, I just want to update you all. I have not posted for a while but have always been reading. Tiffany is a different dog. Loving the neighbours and being loved by them in return. She has many doggie friends and has shown no aggression to man nor beast. She loves the pub where I'm afraid she is spoilt terribly. Our walks are fantastic, though much too early (5 am ). She is allowed off the lead in the fields at this time, though not normally later and she runs miles. We have several ponds and she swims in them most days. If she has a problem, it is that she is too eager to socialise with other dogs on our walks and at these times the recall does not always work. Luckily so far, the dogs she has met have been friendly or at least tolerant of her. I know I have to be careful but I must balance this by her happiness. I have to pinch myself at times that I have been so lucky. She makes me laugh out loud several times a day. I have posted this for any new readers who may have similar concerns. The advice I have received has been fantastic. Thank you.
