Some one help me !!!!!!!

Okay, great im going to try putting boiled chicken in her food tonight
Im also going to see if one of my friends would like to do a doggy play date hopfully this will pull her out of her funk, ill make sure to keep you guys posted on her out come, Thank you so much im truly greatful.
 
I think you are doing a good job if she is already following you around and wants to sit by your feet. She sounds scared to me, maybe not used to being in the house instead of at the breeder's, where she may not have been in the house very much. I think she is adjusting to a new home and new people, etc. Maybe she misses her playmates too. As far as her not eating, I don't know what you are trying so far, but if you are giving her kibbles, try some really good smelling wet food mixed in. Maybe she does like to have your company while she is eating (social eater), because she was used to having four other babies eating with her. If she still does not eat, try hand-feeding her, whatever you can get her to eat for now. Shelties are so very sensitive and she seems to know that she is safe with you already. Just have patience with her and don't force too much on her while she is trying to get used to everything.

I had a terribly shy little rescue, my soulmate Bonnie, who I brought home when she was 6 1/2 years old, and it took a lot of patience and understanding to help her get used to absolutely everything in the house! Noises scared her, even hand movements scared her and she would run upstairs and hide under the bed too. She acted like she had been abused but maybe it was just that she was the shyest Sheltie in the kennel. She had lived out in the breeder's kennel almost her whole life. I loved that little girl so much. I am so grateful I was able to bring her to my home and give her the love she needed. She returned that love over and over. I think your little girl will be fine. The most important thing is love.:hugs

Maida, owned by sweet Christopher, sweet Ritchie and my eight wonderful precious Sheltie angels
 
I try never to pull a dog out of anywhere. If you have to block off the area she runs to, then do so. Her stomach is probably upset by all the stress she is under so chicken and rice can be your best friend. Try not to get upset. She will pick up on your tension. When she does come to you the use calm, gentle strokes - first around her chest and work up to her chin. Softly tell her what a GOOOOOOD girl she is. You might find that squatting down with your side to her and your eyes averted help her to feel less threatened. Hiding is what she wants to do so I personally wouldn't give her a den except for when I can't watch her or for bed. Take her out often and praise softly for anything she does out there. Just walking around sniffing is cause for praise but keep your voice soft and calm. It's a bad age to have all this change foisted on a sensitive dog. If she knows any commands you can use them and treat rewards. Whenever Tin gets upset I can ask him to work and it helps redirect him. With patience and calmness she should come around.
 
awww, the poor darling.
just boil some chicken and rice, I wouldn't mix it with anything else.
I agree do not pull her out of anywhere, but let her go into a crate etc. If she needs a safe spot to get used to everything in your house.

If she was ever punished for eliminating in the house previously,she may NOT want to go if anybody is around to avoid possible punishment. Plus maybe she was held more outside than inside...
Good thing you have lots of patience for her
 
Great advice

It definetly sounds like she's in adjustment mode.
She's missing her old pack, trying to figure out what's what in her new surroundings.
All the advice I've read is spot on. Make sure she has access to her crate, I really like the advice about possibly putting a blanket over the crate to get her to eat (she'll feel more secure).

she'll come around with lots of love & patience.
Be VERY careful when outside, she may try to run away & find her old pack.
Very good she's following you around -she's trying to bond.

best of luck to you both.

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I have a resue, Lilly. All very good advice here. I know that coming from a horder, she's had to adjust to being an only fur baby. Love and patience is the key :wink2:
 
The problem is that your new baby was a pack dog (with 5 Shelties) and now she's not. She doesn't know what to do as an only dog without her packmates. This will take time and patience and lots of love. It can take months, but it does improve. Just take your time with her. Sit on the floor at her level and initiate play with toys and treats she really likes. She'll get the idea.

I agree with what others have said about chicken and rice to get her started eating. The most important thing is to keep fluid in her. If she'll eat the chicken and rice, mix some warm water with it so she gets more fluid. If she won't drink water, try mixing a bit of plain chicken broth with it.

If you haven't, I would give her a crate with a blanket or bed in it too so she has a "den" she can go to. It's likely the breeder kept the dogs in crates so that's what she's used to. You can put the crate in your room so she's with you, but a crate will make her feel protected and more comfortable. During the day, you can leave the crate door open so she can go in and out of it when she wants to.

Good luck, and hang in there! Your little girl will come around.
 
Ann said:
The problem is that your new baby was a pack dog (with 5 Shelties) and now she's not. She doesn't know what to do as an only dog without her packmates. This will take time and patience and lots of love. It can take months, but it does improve. Just take your time with her. Sit on the floor at her level and initiate play with toys and treats she really likes. She'll get the idea.

I agree with what others have said about chicken and rice to get her started eating. The most important thing is to keep fluid in her. If she'll eat the chicken and rice, mix some warm water with it so she gets more fluid. If she won't drink water, try mixing a bit of plain chicken broth with it.

If you haven't, I would give her a crate with a blanket or bed in it too so she has a "den" she can go to. It's likely the breeder kept the dogs in crates so that's what she's used to. You can put the crate in your room so she's with you, but a crate will make her feel protected and more comfortable. During the day, you can leave the crate door open so she can go in and out of it when she wants to.

Good luck, and hang in there! Your little girl will come around.
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more great advice

love SN!
 
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