Mafalda

mauricio34 · 12-05-2012, 12:37 AM

Mafalda is my 4 months basset hound, i've just had her for 2 months by now! she is a little bit stubborn though with food the issue can be solved, the problem is when i take her out for a walk she gets very nervous when other dogs are around! she even howls in fear whenever a dog gets too near to her,
The other day i was walking with her and a golden retriever without a leash rushed on to her and made her trip over, her trauma is even worse since then!! i want to move with my girlfriend but shes got an overall nervous scottish terrier, what can i do in order for her not to be afraid whenever she is around other dogs or to get along peacefully??? i don't want her to get hurt or anything like that :/ please help!! i will appreciate it very much!

Mikey T · 12-05-2012, 01:54 PM

Puppy Socialisation and Habituation (Part 1) Why is it Necessary?

Puppy Socialisation and Habituation (Part 2) How to go about it

I would highly reccommend
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in dogs there is only one personality trait that can be judged in a puppy that has a high a high rate of maintence as an adult. That is the only trait that can be reliably temperment tested for in puppies is "shyness" and when yu have a shy dog it is a constant battle I would also suggest

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Jnfr · 12-05-2012, 09:45 PM

Listen to Mickey, he knows his stuff.

Just wanted to say Welcome!

houndmomma · 12-05-2012, 11:52 PM

Welcome to the group and congratulations on your new additon. It might also be a good idea to look up a "good" puppy class you can join in your area.

If you have any photos to post - we love puppy photos - can't get enough

Jen~

12-05-2012, 12:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
mauricio34 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1	Mafalda Mafalda is my 4 months basset hound, i've just had her for 2 months by now! she is a little bit stubborn though with food the issue can be solved, the problem is when i take her out for a walk she gets very nervous when other dogs are around! she even howls in fear whenever a dog gets too near to her, The other day i was walking with her and a golden retriever without a leash rushed on to her and made her trip over, her trauma is even worse since then!! i want to move with my girlfriend but shes got an overall nervous scottish terrier, what can i do in order for her not to be afraid whenever she is around other dogs or to get along peacefully??? i don't want her to get hurt or anything like that :/ please help!! i will appreciate it very much!

12-05-2012, 09:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jnfr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 1,786	Listen to Mickey, he knows his stuff. Just wanted to say Welcome! __________________ Jnfr Sophie (ATB (1996-2010) Abby (ATB 2010 - 2012) Jake (2001 - ) Ellie (2012 - )

12-05-2012, 11:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
houndmomma Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 788	Welcome to the group and congratulations on your new additon. It might also be a good idea to look up a "good" puppy class you can join in your area. If you have any photos to post - we love puppy photos - can't get enough Jen~ __________________ Momma to Lucy age 13 ~ Basset Hound Momma to Mabel age 1 ~ Basset Hound Mamma to Page age 1 ~ Basset Hound Momma to Rickie age 6 ~ Shi-Poo (don’t tell him though – he thinks he’s a hound dog) Momma to Flash ~ Basset Hound – RIP 2000 ~ 2011 – Gone in body but with me in spirit ~ You will live on forever in my heart baby ~ Je t'aime

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