Posted Date: 2000-06-13 04:34:00 By: tammy
I have a catahoula that unfortunately the people who had her before me beat her very bad. I have had her for about a year now and although she is better than at first, she is still very, very timid at just about anything. She isnt afraid of me now and seems to trust me fully, but if anyone else is holding anything or reaches to pet her (just about anything) she gets scared to death and hits and ground and starts trembling with fear. Even with the people who are around her a lot. I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on how to work with a dog that has been beaten. She is a great dog other than that and Im glad I got her, but I feel just awful for her and I dont know how to help her or if it is possible for them to not be so scared after being abused. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. |