| Debbie writes: | | | | |
| | | | Dear Deborah, |
| "Ok, here is my story. I found my dog off the | | | | |
| Internet. A website called "HeartBandits" for | | | | Thanks for the question. |
| American Eskimos, which by the way is where I | | | | |
| purchased your book. [To read about the book | | | | There is a simple answer to your question: |
| she's talking about, go to: | | | | Time and training. |
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| Anyway, the lady that rescued her said that | | | | The more time you spend with your dog, the |
| she might have been abused and that she was | | | | more she will bond with you. And the more |
| shy of men but loved women and children. When | | | | time you spend TRAINING obedience exercises |
| I get her home, I find out she loves my | | | | with your dog, the more you will develop a |
| husband, adores my daughter, but will have | | | | proper relationship with your new pet. This |
| nothing to do with me! At first she growled, | | | | will also work to speed the bonding process. |
| but I stood up to her and she stopped, but | | | | |
| she runs off to my husband or daughter | | | | When I owned South Bay K-9 Academy for six |
| whenever I come around. When I have her on a | | | | years, it was very common to work with a dog |
| leash, it is a whole different story. | | | | for a few minutes and then have it respond as |
| | | | if the dog HAD BEEN MINE for years, when in |
| She will do whatever I tell her to do, but | | | | fact the owners had been with the dog for |
| she acts like she is still afraid of me. Is | | | | several months. |
| there some advice you can give me on how to | | | | |
| bond? I have tried the things that you have | | | | It's been my experience that most new dogs |
| suggested in the book. I have held my posture | | | | will take roughly 3½ weeks to bond with a |
| correctly and have used high pitch tones when | | | | new owner. Be patient. |
| calling her to me, but she will not come. Not | | | | |
| even for a treat. When I pet her and rub on | | | | The more time and training you invest in your |
| her she just sits there with her ears down | | | | dog, the more your dog will bond to you and |
| like she hates being touched (by me). Please | | | | love you. |
| help! | | | | |
| | | | That's all for now, folks! |
| Deborah | | | | |