Comments on: Is my dog fearful?

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:32:41 +0000

Poor Eris had a rough start. That’s a good story about her and her tennis ball. It breaks my heart knowing that at one time she didn’t know how to play. I’m glad she is living such a good life with you and your other dogs now.

By: Saint Lover

Saint Lover — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:09:43 +0000

Luckily she is just fearful and not fear aggressive. Fear aggression is a whole ‘nother can of worms.

My Eris was a puppy mill breeding dog. She didnt come to me til she was four. She had no social skills what so ever… didn’t even know what a toy was or what to do with it. I still remember the first time she picked up a tennis ball and hid under my desk with it to give it a good chew. I cried.

Take it slow and steady and you will have a wonderful companion that thinks you are the moon and stars for many years to come!

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By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:49:13 +0000

Thanks to Rachel for sharing her story and photo of little Bella.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:30:19 +0000

So cute! It’s wonderful that you are working with her and she is responding!

When I was a teenager, my dad brought home (unexpectedly) a standard chihuahua that he had adopted. She had been a breed dog in a puppy mill situation. She was very fearful. She didn’t like any changes, loud noises, didn’t know how to play, etc. She never fully got over her fears, but she grew to love us (especially my dad – her rescuer) I taught her to play! She was a good little dog. I’m glad we were able to give her a few years of a good, loving life. Her first seven were miserable. Her last seven were happy!

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By: jan

jan — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:40:56 +0000

I do a lot of work with rescues and placing them in good homes. I am always amazed at the way the dogs react so quickly to loving homes.

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By: vee

vee — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:24:42 +0000

thats so great to hear about bella’s process! My husband and I met with many “fearful” dogs while we were looking for our pair. They were ALWAYS afraid of him (he’s a big bearded guy usually in a hat). It was definitely fear they were exhibiting.

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By: Abz & Chels

Abz & Chels — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:27:00 +0000

Oh she is beautiful. My son had a chocolate poodle as a child. The fact she is adapting so well is a credit to you and the environment she is now in. Good work with her, in no time she will wonder what the word fear was… Great post and thank you for sharing little Bellas story…

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By: Marie

Marie — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:18:58 +0000

That’s wonderful to hear that Bella is responding so quickly to the love and patience that she is getting in her new home.

By: Apryl DeLancey

Apryl DeLancey — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:29:21 +0000

I agree, with patience any dog can come around. Good luck!

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By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:23:57 +0000

Thanks for posting this Lindsay. Bella is still doing great, shes eating better every day and running around like a puppy enjoying life. Shes testing her limits with chewing, but we are all getting a long just fine! She is a great dog.