A kennel dog possible abused?
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| Contact OES rescue. They'll get her groomed and checked out medically and find a forever home for a sweet timid girl like her. |
That is real sad, We rescued a dog(daushound not spelt right) that was the same way he was very sweet if we by ourselfs, but if others were around he became very protective he bit one of my kids friends, and if anyone moved fast he also went after people. I could not keep him even as a foster, the spca would not help place him because they said he was unadoptable. So we did find him a home with only one person and he drives trucks(not the dog) and takes him every where the dog has a spike collor and truckers hat and loves where he is. My son had a picture of him and when some kids seen it. We were told the real story of this little guy.(the little girl was told he was hit by a car) He was given to a little girl from her father and her step dad would not let this pup in the house, so the dad kept it at his place and the dog was a nipper and the room mate was kicking the dog all the time. The father "got rid"  of him by just giving it away and people are thinking purebred i'll take him but he was placed 7 times in few months this quy was not even 1 year old. How we found this home was a fellow was watching me walked him and asked were I got him his brother was looking for a dog like him we started talking telling him we were trying to find a home for this guy and all the problems everthing seem good the guy came down right away meet the dog one on one. I made a point that if it did not work to bring him to me so I can try again it was a perfect match.  Sorry for long story but I feel there is always a place for every pet. |
| I guess the first question that pops in my mind is: why did the breeder have a 3 year old that she wanted to sell-- and for only $200? I'm not trying to be accusing but it seems like a definite red flag situation. Unfortunately, it sounds like a $200 lesson learned. There are lots of older dogs available through rescue for a similar price that have been assessed for home living. |
| Would a rescue work out a trade?
You give up this dog to them and they place a dog with your dad that is ready for a good home? |
| Please contact a local OES rescue group. A dog from that type of background needs a very special home and may never be "normal". If you sell or give her to someone else, she may be get passed around again and again and never get the rehab she needs.
I took in a kennel dog many years ago. After a week we wanted to take her back, as she was totally shut down emotionally, as she was so overwlemed. But we kept her, and I did tons of research and saw behaviorists, and read a lot. She did not come out from under my dining room table for 3 months. We had to carry her in and out of the house for potty duty. Little by little she started to come around. We had her for many years but she never became what one would expect for a house pet. That gal was the one that got me involved with canine rescue, and canine behavior. A rescue group would be the best place to have her assessed and have the best chance of a successful re-homing. |
Maxmm wrote: Would a rescue work out a trade?
You give up this dog to them and they place a dog with your dad that is ready for a good home? I think this is a wonderful idea! Your dad needs a dog who is ready for a home, and this sheepie girl needs some serious rehabilitation. Maybe a win-win situation could be found. |
Maxmm wrote: Would a rescue work out a trade?
You give up this dog to them and they place a dog with your dad that is ready for a good home? Ditto, maybe a resolution there and your dad can have a shaggy companion but one that has already been assessed for re-housing. 
Sorry this happend always hard taking on the unknown, I hope you can work something out there & your dad ends up with a wonderful shaggy buddy. |
Quote: My dad can't take care of a dog like this and the breeder won't take her back. I'm out of $200 and have this terrible dog for a pet that just sits around my house and wont interact with anyone. Can anyone please give me some advice what to do? I don't have time to try to rehabilitate this dog. And I don't want to sell her to anyone because of the way she is. This breeder should of never sold a dog like this!
Just my opinion but this breeder cared NOTHING for this poor dog... definitely not an upstanding breeder or even human being in my book. Please give this dog a chance with an Old English Sheepdog Rescue. Where are you located? Has this sheepie-girl been spayed? This dog needs to learn trust. The best thing you can do for HER is get her with a rescue that knows about abused, neglected or unsocialized dogs. She sounds like she's scared to death. For now, don't try to force any encounters... don't make eye contact or even try to pet her. Let her come around on her own terms. As you walk by, toss her treats without saying anything or making eye contact. If she doesn't feel forced to interact, she may loosen up a little. Please let us know what you decide to do. |
| Hi,
I'm so sorry this happened to you and what a terrible injustice that "breeder" did for this poor dog. It sounds as if it was a puppy mill as no reputable breeder would sell their dog for 200, nor refuse to take it back. My heart goes out to you. Here's a rescue link which may put you in contact with the nearest one in your area. http://www.oes.org/html/oes_rescue.shtml I too had "one of those dogs" who took aprox a year to learn how to trust humans again. I sat on the floor many times and waited for him to approach me. Now three years later he's the best dog anyone could ask for. However, your dad may not have the experience to deal with this and I agree with everyone else ..turn her over to rescue may be the best option. Please keep us updated as to what happens to this girl. We all care! Marianne |
| Some of you may have read my posts about my BYB Beardie Cosmo. He came to us at 6 months old the same way and I paid $400.00 (no papers). My 'gut' told me to run the other way especially due to the fact that the day I went to pick him up, all excited of course, she called my office thinking I didn't have time to talk and told me her husband told her she couldn't sell him for $400.00---they HAD to have $600.00. I told her to forget it, I didn't have the extra money--she quickly said "oh!! It's OK, don't worry. $400.00 is fine."
4 years later, Cosmo is on anitanxiety meds( not cheap) and has to get his blood taken 3 times a year to monitor how these meds are effecting his organs. Having said all this, I knew I couldn't leave him in that terrible enviroment and he has made great progress. I think he is a happy dog, Happy as long as he sees just his family. It takes alot of patience, total acceptance of him and lots and lots of unconditional love on our part. I love him very much, but feel very bad for him that he can't enjoy life like a normal dog. I am sure the OES rescue can find someone who will be able to have the time to work with her....GOOD LUCK |
| When I first went and picked up Lucky he had little to no trust in humans. If you tried to pet him he would growl or run the other way. He had to be sedated to be groomed and he had also been abused. It took with careful attention and love almost one year for Lucky to trust us enough. 2 1/2 yrs later those that attended Sheepiepalooza can attest - he is the sweetest dog.
Please contact the OES Rescue for him - they will be able to find just the right home for this baby.  |
| I echo the sentiment of everyone here. For the sake of this poor girl, PLEASE contact an OES Rescue and let them take her on. They will be able to give her the attention and help she needs to be rehabilitated. You will probably be able to work out something with them to find a suitable companion for your father, as well. |
| If you want the dog and need a protocal to follow to remedy the situation please drop me an email and I will call and email you to get you through this. The most common cause of this type of behavior is not abuse but neglect. In other words the dog was purchased as a pup and when it got bigger the owners lost interest and isolated or ignored it blah blah blah!!!
You get the idea. The remedy is pretty simple and can actually build a bond between your father and the dog that will be amazying and it will give your dad something to do. I promise you will not need drugs just time and progress will be noticeable almost immediately. It will make your $200 dollar dog into a $20,000 dog. email me at [contact an admin for this email address] with your number. |
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