08-12-2017, 10:23 PM
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Thank you for your lovely words everybody.It's appreciated.
Originally Posted by Meg
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Hi Jackie 
so sorry to hear about Rollie 
Sadly the price we pay for loving our dogs so much is the pain we feel when losing them, the two things are inseparable.
Mungo has a lovely face
I am sure with your care Jackie he will learn to trust and come into his own in time. I hope the inbreeding doesn't throw up any skeletal problems for you .
It's so sad seeming him so scared of everything. He's doing much better here in the house and on the property, but he still has moments when he thinks there are 'monsters' loose.
Last night. my husband came home with new shoes, still in the box. Mungo eventually went to check out the box, but while doing so, he moved back and his butt hit a kitchen chair and made a noise. That sent him scooting back in to his pen, his safe place. It's sad, and it's real, real hard not to comfort him when it happens. But I can't reinforce that.
Often now though, when something scares him, he will come and stand by me, even occasionally putting a paw on my foot. So he is getting some confidence, and is trusting me more.
He really is a sweet boy, and I can't understand how somebody could ignore him.
I got him a backpack for something to concentrate on, kind of a 'job' thing. It took 3 weeks to finally get it on him.
Then he ran into the snow, and plopped his butt down, and wouldn't budge!
A few treats were required that day!
09-12-2017, 12:45 AM
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You are doing a grand job Jackie, and I am glad Mungo is now with somebody who loves and understands the breed.It's upsetting to see them so nervous isn't it, but as you know, these problems can't be undone over night. I am sure if anyone can get his confidence and help him it is you.
Good luck, and if you can manage updates in the future, that would be great.
09-12-2017, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by lovemyboys
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We did try the thundershirt on him, but unfortunately it didn't work. That could've been because of the severity of his anxiety, so once it's abated a bit, I'll probably try it again.
I haven't used one.When I adopted Tilly (who had been under socialised and was severely fear aggressive) I just allowed her space and time to gain confidence and to learn we posed no threat and to associate us with a pleasurable experience . She spent most of the first couple of weeks under a chair growling.
I spent a lot of time sitting on the floor a few feet away from Tilly ignoring here but with a hand full of chicken pieces.
Gradually her confidence grew and she was became the most amazing loving little dog and my sons best friend when he lost his father.
Mungo has a sad lost look in his eyes , I am sure with lots of love and praise he will gain his confidence in time
09-12-2017, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by lovemyboys
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This probably sounds daft, but I spent many an hour sitting near Mungo reading to him. He very slowly got closer to the point he was laying at my feet. Which I of course love!It's very rewarding seeing them come out of their shell.
I think a soft voice can be reassuring to a dog which lacks confidence and it can help with the bonding process .Anything which helps to get close to a dog has to be a good thing.
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