depressed dalmation
I took care of my father's landlord's dalmation Serena while they were out of town. She just recently lost her playmate (a dog) Jasmine. When I went to check on her, she was so lonely and depressed that I took her home with me. Her owners don't spend enough time with her at all. She is physically and emotionally abused. When Serena's owners came back, I had to take her back to her home. It broke my heart do so. They offered to give her to me, because they noticed a better change in her. I would love to have this dog, but I need some insight on how to help her lift her depression and fear of people that she doesn't know. She is a very sweet dog and have had the chance over the past 5 years to develope a strong bond with her.
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Hi, I am only 12 but i know
Hi,
I am only 12 but i know alot about dalmations considering mine is 9 years old, to help with the depression try getting another dog her age but if you do decide to do this take her with you and if they start to play concider that dog but if they don't that dog is not right dog for her. A shelter may be the best place to go. Many female dalmations are afraid of men, atleast mine is. The healing process is going to take awhile but i think she will start to get better if you get another dog. But you could also try re-training since that forms a bond. But if you don't do that you could try something i call T-touch. How to do it is use you index and middle finger and move in circles over her whole body this will relax her and then she will start to trust you even more. Don't worry she'll get threw it and so will you. If you have any other questions feel free to email me at
Horselessjo@aol.com
I really believe that if you
I really believe that if you give Serena lots of love she will come around. She will be so happy not to be abused, her fear will go away and she will trust you. Please don't give up. She deserves your love and patience.
Lots of time with the Dal and
Lots of time with the Dal and tender loving care should lift her depression. She probably has fear agression as a lot of Dals do--mine included. Mine has finally mellowed. She is seven now and as long as I am by her side she is fine. Years past I just put her in the bedroom and shut the door when someon came to the door or came to visit. Dals are a handful but well worth the trouble. They are the most independent but extremely--loving dogs I have ever had and I have breed several different breeds at different times in the past.Good luck in your decision and god bless.
slowly allow ppl to play with
slowly allow ppl to play with her and let her know that not everyone is dangerous it takes time but i will work
All she needs is lots of
All she needs is lots of petting, attention, walks and love........She will come around. She seems depressed from abuse of her past owners. The are just like people, they get lonely, need hugs, petting........and don't like to be alone all time........They are good jogging partners.......a good dog for active people.