Need opinion on rescued dog

[Chaloupa]

Actually all it takes is a very small amount to flare up a pancreas.......but that's not what this discussion is all about.....if you choose to use meats as a treat, boiled is always better as it does remove the fat from the meat that you are feeding.....you are already feeding a natural diet so are quite concerned on what goes into her. Good luck!

[andestang]

Originally Posted by Powertec

We started with long walks etc at the begginning and then she went into heat. And it was the longest heat i have ever experienced
And i wanted to make sure that there was no chance that she would ever have to endure another litter.
So now that we are almost to the safe point we will be going back to daily walks etc...She has no idea what a ball is and has no interest in one. She doesn't seem to have a clue what toys are...
She makes me so sad They just sucked everything out of her. I know i can get her back i am just wanting to make sure i do it the right way and not wrong to push her more into herself.

You may have to go with more than walking, if she is good on a leash beside a bike would be better or even if she is a follower behind a vehicle on a nice quite road. A way to a dogs appetite is through high activity. It may take a few days, but it will come. Stay away from human type foods or you will create another problem with eating habits. As far as playing she will probably have to learn from other dogs. Get her involved with other playful/active non-agressive dogs.

[Diana]

I think also you have to forget (in a sense) what happened to her. If you feel sorry for her or baby her in any way because of her previous hardships she will learn to feed off that energy (thank you Cesar Millan!). Do not take her out onto the deck with the thought that she is going to go into 'the red zone'. Take her out like you would any normal dog.... it probably wont work the first time... but persist and she will learn that you are not reacting to her behavior.

Cooked chicken breast is a great treat, fried in a little oil or pam, or boiled, and it is hard for a dog to resist! I cook chicken breast medium-rare for the doggies, and they get raw red meats. Superstore carries an organic brand of dried chicken treats that my dogs just LOVE. It is just pure dried chicken cut into strips. There is also a stress reducing one with lavender and hops (dont ask me if it works or not!).

Lots of reassurance when she does things right, even when she does something so simple like take a step towards the deck.


Good luck with your new family member!

[Powertec]

I thank all of you for your suggestions and will use them all.

This morning i FINALLY got her back on the deck to go potty..lol
I went out first and then used the most upbeat happy voice i could(im sure my neighbours thought i lost a screw or two) And called her out and she took a step out and then went back in so i called her again and she came out and i walked around the deck with her to show her there was nothing wrong and then sure enough she went...Funny how small things make you so happy
She did pee though in like 6 different spots so i wonder if with all the snow we got Sat/sun morning that her scent was gone and that freaked her out.

I agree that i have to stop feeling so sad for her. I do believe that she picks up on that. She has become VERY attached to me. She is right beside me at all times and she has inpeccable manners i just want to see her be the happy Aussie that i know she has in her.

I know everything in time it is just sad to see her sad.

Thanks again for everyones help i appreciate it

[Chaloupa]

Do you have pics of her??? We all love pics! And congrats on her going outside again today...a milestone for her and you in a sense!

[traco]

Wow, good for you to take her into your home and love her.

And who figured we'd get support in other parts of our lives not involving fish, heh? lol And I say that in a complimentary way, not in a negative way. Good luck with her and, yes please, to the pics when you get a chance.