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Many people like to get their new dog from a rescue home or local dog society. Sometimes (but certainly not always) these dogs have come from a very unfortunate background and have been abused; training such a dog presents challenges that are not present when training a puppy. Abused dogs can be terrified or show aggression to some of the normal things we do when dog training, this is not being a bad dog, it is just the dog showing you it has fears and anxiety. You can overcome these fears and anxiety and teach an abused dog to trust with just a few simple changes in training approach and of course a lot of patience. Actual obedience training may have to wait until you have gained the trust of the once abused dog.

*Do Not Threaten*

When speaking to this dog keep your voice low and cheerful, gentle voice levels will encourage him to trust you and realize he is not being scolded or told off. Do not approach this dog, instead bend or kneel down to be at his level and gently encourage him to you, let him make the approach guided by your soft words and positive tone. If he makes even a slight effort to come, praise him immediately or reward him, do not wait for him to completely obey before rewarding or praising him. Remember his experience with humans has not been all good and you should encourage him as much as possible and do not get frustrated by lack of progress.

*Encourage Trust in Contact*

Once your dog trusts enough to let you touch him then please encourage this by petting him in a trusting and encouraging way. Keep your palm up and hand below his eye level so he can see the approach and gently rub him under the chin or chest, these actions have been shown to calm nervous dogs and he will not feel trapped by your actions. Always praise whilst stroking and reward if appropriate when he comes to you for petting. If he moves away, let him, do not try to hold him, as he gets used to it he will naturally stay longer.

*Keep Movements, smooth, Gentle and Flowing*

When interacting with your dog keep your movements gentle and slow, sharp and quick movements may scare him and cause him to cower or act aggressively. This will undo any good work achieved.

*Do Not Be Frustrated*

Try not to become frustrated with your dogs lack of progress, frustration will show in your voice and body language and your dog will pick up on it and retreat to his former self. If you feel yourself becoming frustrated with him then stop interacting with him and relax, you can try again when your own pressures have eased. Remember he is not deliberately defying you; he is merely struggling to overcome previously learned behavior and his own fears and demons.

*Be Understanding*

When a dog is nervous or scared, he will often wet the floor involuntarily. If this should happen, it is important not to allow your frustration to show. It is not a deliberate attempt at disobeying and will likely disappear as he gains trust in you.

*Patience*

Be patient, keep any contact and training time to short periods, actual touch time should be dictated by your dog and will likely become longer as his trust grows. Try not inviting him, often just sitting and waiting his approach can work wonders as he decides to see what you are all about and do not be mean with the rewards, remember this fellow or lady has had only punishment, it is up to you to show them there is another way.

An abused dog need not remain that way and with gentle loving care and training he will become as loving and loyal as any other dog. His behavior was learnt in response to abuse and will be forgotten as he learns new behavior in response to your positive training. A low voice, crouching position and a positive, loving attitude will win him over.

Terry Stephens
http://thedogtrainingfiles.com

I'm Terry Stephens, Dog Training Expert and Dog Lover. I would Like to give you free dog training advice at my Dog Training website http://www.TheDogTrainingFiles.com

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Terry

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Bringing new baby home is a joyful time, but with a well established canine in the house, there are usually fears about combining children and dogs. How will the dog receive the newcomer? Will he become jealous? Will he attack baby's toys and engage in other dog destructive behavior or dog aggression, even dog bit or dog attack? If you have not established right relationships and boundaries with the dog first, you may have cause for concern.

It is true that older dogs frequently have aches and pains, just like older people, and they really do not want to be hurt by someone. They have joint pain, and sometimes lose vision or hearing with age. So it is not surprising that many people are afraid their old dogs may hurt their new babies. That is not necessarily so, though, as this true tale shows. Your old dog can be a source of joy for your child, a comforting helper for Mama, and a "watch dog" in the truest sense!

Some time back, I read the most inspiring story which taught me how important it is to TRUST the old dog. Here is what I remember.

Rocks was a very old German Shepherd, pushing twelve the month Baby Shelby came home. The concerned parents, Nancy and Jeff, were terrified that the old dog would harm the little girl. Rocks was unstable on his feet now, and his vision and hearing were both rapidly slipping away.

Rocks would move aside and lie down nearby when Nancy or Jeff brought Shelby near him. However, respectfully, he would not go into the nursery without being called in.

One day, when Shelby was about two months old, Nancy was worn out and heading to her bedroom for a nap. Jeff was at work, and Shelby was sound asleep.

Rocks whined just as Nancy was really beginning to doze off. Irritated, she ordered the dog to go to sleep. Instead, Rocks nudged her anxiously and pulled her arm. Exhausted Nancy still ignored him. Irritated because he always obeyed, Nancy rolled over in effort to sleep.

Now becoming frantic, Rocks began barking insistently. Nancy was livid. Rocks was NOT going to wake up that baby! She stood up . . .

Rocks immediately dashed into Shelby's room, rearing up on the crib and barking wildly.

Terrified, Nancy was sure that Rocks had turned vicious and was going to attack her baby! Maternal instincts raging, she grabbed the first thing she could grab, an umbrella, and struck him hard.

With fierce determination, Rocks lunged and sank his teeth deeply into the calf of Nancy's right leg. The puncture was deep, a very serious, bloody bite!

Barking continuously, Rocks swiftly moved to the other side of the crib, so Nancy would HAVE TO look at the baby before she could get to him. As she did so, the thought struck her Shelby had not made a sound despite all the racket in there! That baby was blue!

Nancy gasped! Quickly grabbing the baby, she raced out toward the car with Shelby in her arms. Shelby was not visibly breathing. Nearly colliding with Jeff on her charge out, she frantically tried to express what was happening.

Jeff jumped into the driver's seat and set what must be a new speeding record on the way to the hospital. As Nancy dove out of the car with the baby, she moved like fierce Mama bear, shoving a person or two out of the way when they did not move fast enough. Shelby's life was at stake!

Little Shelby made it. According to the attending physician, a few more minutes and she would have died. Instead, the beautiful baby made a full recovery, thanks to Rocks. Oh, and one other thing I remember: Nancy did have another problem with Rocks. She could not keep a bandage on her leg wound, because Rocks kept tearing it off and cleaning it!

Children and dogs? Learn to trust, to observe and to listen. Please do not underestimate your old friend.

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