barbarossa
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she was an ex breeding dog from a reputable breeder. i don't think she was mistreated. she's only had two litters.
it's only her third day with me, so i know i should be patient. but her fear/anxiety is getting worse-- she won't come out of her crate for more than 2-3x for 30 seconds at a time. i haven't forced her to come out or do anything, except when it's time for a walk (after 12 hrs!). i literally have to drag her out. today is the first day that i actually saw her shaking and obsessively licking her paws as well
she even tried to run away today as well.
it all just breaks my heart to see her suffer like this. what can i do? i already only walk her twice a day (because she doesn't want to leave her crate AT ALL) and hasn't had any issues with pee/poop. she's also holding her pee for like 12 hrs at a time, which is super unhealthy.
one positive: she seems pretty happy when we're out on a walk. she also makes no noise at all (no snarling, no whining, no barking) which is weird. yesterday we walked for 2 hrs and let me give her treats. but like i said today she started shaking with fear, started refuse any treats, and obsessively lick her paws (i know this is anxiety driven).
so idk, feel like we're taking steps back.
i've taken friends' dogs into my home for dog boarding before, like 1-10 day arrangements. none behaved like this
it's only her third day with me, so i know i should be patient. but her fear/anxiety is getting worse-- she won't come out of her crate for more than 2-3x for 30 seconds at a time. i haven't forced her to come out or do anything, except when it's time for a walk (after 12 hrs!). i literally have to drag her out. today is the first day that i actually saw her shaking and obsessively licking her paws as well
she even tried to run away today as well.
it all just breaks my heart to see her suffer like this. what can i do? i already only walk her twice a day (because she doesn't want to leave her crate AT ALL) and hasn't had any issues with pee/poop. she's also holding her pee for like 12 hrs at a time, which is super unhealthy.
one positive: she seems pretty happy when we're out on a walk. she also makes no noise at all (no snarling, no whining, no barking) which is weird. yesterday we walked for 2 hrs and let me give her treats. but like i said today she started shaking with fear, started refuse any treats, and obsessively lick her paws (i know this is anxiety driven).
so idk, feel like we're taking steps back.
i've taken friends' dogs into my home for dog boarding before, like 1-10 day arrangements. none behaved like this