01-23-2018, 09:28 AM
(This post was last modified: 01-23-2018, 09:33 AM by Cynolove693.)
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7 hours ago, caikgoch said:
I think your problem with that dog is much simpler and more basic than you think. A dog that is not properly imprinted (socialized) will interpret any attempt to hold the dog as an attack (dogs don't have hands so they have to learn to love hands in the imprinting process). He simply doesn't see humans as potential objects of affection. It is possible to bring understanding to the dog but it will take a LOT of time.
I know a lot about dogs, and realize he hasn't been socialized enough, (it doesn't help he was in an abusive environment before I adopted him) i know that's a big reason why he isnt affectionate; it doesn't make me feel any less lonely though; which is rather a issue as he's supposed to be a emotional support animal and help with my emotional well being.. I may take 30:30's advice and in the meantime while I'm working on imprinting him, I'm thinking about getting another pup, it may actually be beneficial to him having another dog around...
