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glencorgi · 07-18-2006, 10:37 PM

April,

What did the rescue group tell you about Lollie Pop's background? I wouldn't necessarily leap to the conclusion someone had been mean to her based on her behavior alone. There are certain backgrounds of dogs that behave the same as Lollie because they have never had real human interaction and socialization. It is almost a feral mentality. This could be a whole new world to her, living in a house, humans speaking to her, shoot even paying attention to her. She could be shell shocked. Her genetic temperament will also be a factor.

How long had she been at the rescue center? Was she in a foster home? Did they give you any information about how she did there?

Three weeks, well she's still adjusting to being "home." She is one that is going to need LOTS of patience and time it sounds like. How is she with your male corgi? Do you take him to visit with her? He could help build her confidence about people letting her watch him just being himself enjoying being petted and played with.

IF she were coming to me for foster care, the first thing I would do is let her be. I would set her up a nice safe spot - a cozy bed or crate or some spot that was hers and just kind of leave her alone and let her come to me for the most part. I would sit and visit with her for brief periods of time and treat her for "letting me visit." As she got braver and ventured out, then I would nonchalantly acknowledge her, praise her for being brave and treat her. I might try to see if she was interested in toys or a ball and see if she could be enticed to play for a brief time. It can be a very slow process, small steps, lots of low-key type praise and treats. When one might take a lot of treating, then to watch the weight, scale back on the amount of food she's fed a meal times.

Any behavior that is normal and we'd take for granted in most corgis might take a ton of courage on her part. Seeing that these things make her humans happy can encourage her to keep doing them.

IF I get a little more about her background, then I might have some other suggestions and I'll keep thinking on it.

Debbie, aka - the rescue lady?

07-18-2006, 10:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
glencorgi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Piedmont Triad, NC Posts: 2,545	April, What did the rescue group tell you about Lollie Pop's background? I wouldn't necessarily leap to the conclusion someone had been mean to her based on her behavior alone. There are certain backgrounds of dogs that behave the same as Lollie because they have never had real human interaction and socialization. It is almost a feral mentality. This could be a whole new world to her, living in a house, humans speaking to her, shoot even paying attention to her. She could be shell shocked. Her genetic temperament will also be a factor. How long had she been at the rescue center? Was she in a foster home? Did they give you any information about how she did there? Three weeks, well she's still adjusting to being "home." She is one that is going to need LOTS of patience and time it sounds like. How is she with your male corgi? Do you take him to visit with her? He could help build her confidence about people letting her watch him just being himself enjoying being petted and played with. IF she were coming to me for foster care, the first thing I would do is let her be. I would set her up a nice safe spot - a cozy bed or crate or some spot that was hers and just kind of leave her alone and let her come to me for the most part. I would sit and visit with her for brief periods of time and treat her for "letting me visit." As she got braver and ventured out, then I would nonchalantly acknowledge her, praise her for being brave and treat her. I might try to see if she was interested in toys or a ball and see if she could be enticed to play for a brief time. It can be a very slow process, small steps, lots of low-key type praise and treats. When one might take a lot of treating, then to watch the weight, scale back on the amount of food she's fed a meal times. Any behavior that is normal and we'd take for granted in most corgis might take a ton of courage on her part. Seeing that these things make her humans happy can encourage her to keep doing them. IF I get a little more about her background, then I might have some other suggestions and I'll keep thinking on it. Debbie, aka - the rescue lady?