Sharpeigirl Posted December 27, 2003 Posted December 27, 2003 :x :x Someone has dumped a purebred GSD on our property. We can't get close enough to it to see if it's in good health or not. We want to get the poor thing before it gets out on the road somewhere. I can't stand idiots that'd do that to a dog. :evil: :evil: :evil: Quote
courtnek Posted December 27, 2003 Posted December 27, 2003 Did you try food sharapei? something REALLY tasty, like a steak, or even hot dogs might snare him....If you have a 6 foot leash, loop the clip part through the handle, so it makes like a noose, then clip the clip part onto the leash, so it forms a handle of sorts, then see if with the food you can snare him with the leash. If he's looking nasty, never mind, call animal control, but if he's just cautious and keeping away, you might be able to catch him this way. leave the looped "noose end' really wide, so you can slip it over his head from a distance. Kinda like a lasso....remember, if his tail is out straight and his hackles are up, or if he is growling at you, dont go near him, call animal control. good luck Quote
Sharpeigirl Posted December 27, 2003 Author Posted December 27, 2003 He's not agressive just scared to death, & yes we tried left-over ham from X-mas dinner, he got with in a about 2 feet & then ran. I want to help this dog, it's pour down rain, and he has to be soaked through, if only we could get him inside the fenced in part of the yard, then we wouldn't have any trouble getting him. We'll keep trying. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted December 28, 2003 Posted December 28, 2003 Oh good luck SPG!!! And keep us updated will ya?! :angel: Quote
ellieangel Posted December 28, 2003 Posted December 28, 2003 Oh I hope you can get him to safety :( Please let us know how you get on :wink: Quote
Guest Mutts4Me Posted December 28, 2003 Posted December 28, 2003 Aww, I feel for ya. I remember the drama of getting our two stray cats in. The kitten was manageable, but it took us a month of frustrating attempts to get the mom in, and we had to watch her outside in the rain and snow, which was heartbreaking. Good Luck! Quote
Sharpeigirl Posted December 29, 2003 Author Posted December 29, 2003 We got him. Finally after baiting, and traping him in the backyard, we got him into the basement out of the rain & cold. He's so scared of everything we do, he hides in the corner of our basement when we go down to check on him. At least he ate the food we put down. He's pretty old, maybe 7 or 8 and skiny. :cry: It hurts to see a dog so scared of people Quote
courtnek Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 be careful Sharpei....fear can cause fear biting. I'm glad you got him, but be very gentle and patient with how you treat him. He just needs to see that you wont hurt him, but that may take some time. I have found with Laurel that it's harder to get around fear then dominance. She has been my real training test. I could "break" a dominant dog in no time, but fear is something else entirely. I have had to "amend" the way I raise dogs around Laurel....I have never had a scared dog before. It's really a learning experience. Just be patient, and realize that fear can cause reactions you arent prepared for. If he doesnt want you to come close, then dont. Dont look him directly in the eyes, that's a "challenge" to a fearful dog. Sit on the floor by him, but look over his head and not at him, and give him treats. Talk in a soft, soothing voice. dont yell. If he doesnt respond, so be it. Try again tomorrow. you can break it, but everyone involved needs to help as well. Poor thing...I wonder if he was abused... Quote
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