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Old 04-25-2008, 04:04 PM
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Lightbulb Re: Question about 5 month old cowering when approached

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Originally Posted by AngelBunny View Post
In other words, a BYB.


This may well explain her cowering. She's afraid because she wasn't exposed to different sights and sounds to help her understand the world as a safe, friendly place.


I wish you'd found RDN before you found that breeder.

After three days in my house, I would want to see my puppy or young dog happy and outgoing, not cowering like your girl is doing.

You may have a problem on your hands, you may not. Certainly, you're going to have to work hard to make her interactions with you, your wife, and other adults positive and rewarding--moondog gave you excellent suggestions.
She's outgoing with my other dog and my wife and kids it was only me she cowered with, now after following some of moondog's suggestions she's coming to me licking my hand and earlier she nudged my hand because she wanted patted so that's a good sign.

Why are some people against BYB?
and as I'm a new member all my posts are moderated so some of my posts may be older after you post sorry for that
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