Puppy is afraid of me for what I did. Is it possible to comfort her? Make her forget?

[BrettL]

Hello, I moved into a new house with my dad, stepmom, and younger step brother. Because we were having a new beggining, we decided to buy a boxer puppy. Her name is Kona, and she is about 6 months old I believe. I give the dog alot of attention because shes so spunky and is great around people and just a great dog, but something just happened and I dont know what to do.


it was around 7 oclock, still perfectly sunny outside. My Stepmom and my Dad were going on a vacation, and asked me to keep the dog outside until I was finished on my workout bike, because she isnt potty trained yet. I put her out at 7:30, and went on my workout bike at that time. At around 8:05, I felt bad for her, so I let her inside.

It was dark outside, and when she came inside she had a very scared look in her eyes, and was breathing hard. Whenever I would try to comfort her or pet her, she would start to back away. And if I would try to pick her up, she would whimper at me and try to bite my hand.

I know what I did was wrong, but will she be afraid of me for a long time? Ive shown her love and affection for close to a month now. My stepbrother seems to annoy her(hes not quite old enough to care for a dog, instead he just barks at the dog which I tell him not to do), my stepmom is the one who punishes her for peeing/pooping inside, yet Kona still likes my stepmom. and my dad doesnt really spend THAT much time with her, yet she still likes him.

I usually play with her alot everyday, and because of what happened it seems like she forgot about that, and is petrified of me. Is there any way I can comfort her, or make her feel better? or will it just scare her more that im trying to comfort her, and should leave her alone because of this. I love this puppy to death, and really want to calm it down

[Richie12345]

I'm not sure what to do, I'm sure tomorrow you will get lots of suggestions... just wait till tomorrow

[BrettL]

ahh, thats fine with me. The only problem I have is that I have to put her in her cage tonight because she isnt potty trained. Maybe I can try to put her in when shes dead asleep? Thats why I posted this now, because I have to put her in her cage in about 2 hours, and she still wont let me hold her because of how scared she is. But hey, thats fine. Any feedback I will be very grateful for.

[Saje]

I'm not sure I totally understand? She's afraid of you because you left her outside? Did you do something else that would scare her like hit her?

You are using crate training to housebreak her? Tell me what you do to crate train her please.

[Fran27]

I think she probably had a bad experience outside, which is why she's scared. Is the yard fenced? Did she cry when you left her there? Where did you get her from if you got her at 5 months?

I don't think it's something you did, either something bad happened while she was outside, or she has bad memories from being outside before you got her.

[poeluvr]

maybe she got bitten so she is afraid..take her to the vet

I hate to say it, but if the dog had been inside in her crate with you then you wouldn't have to wonder what happened to her outside. Did your mother tie you up outside before you were toilet trained????? If she didn't, and WOULDN'T do it to a child, then it should not be done to a dog. Get a book from the library on how to use a crate properly to train a dog. And don't put a dog out unless you will be with it to supervise.

Of course, there are thousands of people who throw their human kids out in the yard to fend for themselves......you hear about some of them on the news from time to time.

Wow that is harsh, I have two little kids and Yukon goes out alone because if I go at night my little ones are home alone. So maybe I should just crate him from 6pm until 7:30am instead so he won't have to go outside alone. Or maybe I should leave two little kids home alone to take him out. Nah instead I say grow up to Yukon you should be able to pee all by yourself just once a day. Sure there are scarey things out there but I'm much scarier if ya pee in my house. I only wish I was able to get out there with him at night and get him some serious tuckering out exercise. Of course I would never ever suggest putting any dog outside unless fenced in. Too many things can happen like another dog coming in or around here we have fishiers which have been known to kill dogs.

[Doberluv]

I hate to say it, but if the dog had been inside in her crate with you then you wouldn't have to wonder what happened to her outside. Did your mother tie you up outside before you were toilet trained????? If she didn't, and WOULDN'T do it to a child, then it should not be done to a dog. Get a book from the library on how to use a crate properly to train a dog. And don't put a dog out unless you will be with it to supervise.

Of course, there are thousands of people who throw their human kids out in the yard to fend for themselves......you hear about some of them on the news from time to time.

KNOCK IT OFF!



Brett,

I'm an experienced dog person and I don't think it's some crime to leave a 6 month old dog out to go potty or be outside by itself for a few minutes if the yard is fenced. Something may have frightened her, but she'll be OK. Go out with her for now and don't make a big fuss. It's not a big deal. She'll get over it with your loving care and your care free attitude.

[EliNHunter]

Originally Posted by Manchesters

I hate to say it, but if the dog had been inside in her crate with you then you wouldn't have to wonder what happened to her outside. Did your mother tie you up outside before you were toilet trained????? If she didn't, and WOULDN'T do it to a child, then it should not be done to a dog. Get a book from the library on how to use a crate properly to train a dog. And don't put a dog out unless you will be with it to supervise.

Of course, there are thousands of people who throw their human kids out in the yard to fend for themselves......you hear about some of them on the news from time to time.

Yet another lovely, sensitive post by Manchesters