BingBlaze n Skyla Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Does anyone else have a nervous sibe? Noticing it a lot more lately but Skyla is really skittish sometimes , if my brother runs near her it scares her, if kids on a walk go to stroke her she will hide behind me (this we are working on slowly as she goes thru stages of being fine for ages then gets nervous again) not all loud noises but some will freak her out , she can be very jumpy sometimes but other times she can be completely fine, it's hard to pin point what's actually making her react this way , has anyone else dealt with anything like this? How did u help your dog overcome it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Sorry, my boy isn't nervous...he's very confident in everything he does - to the point of being cocky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahjng Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Bear doesn't suffer so can't be too much help, just wondering does it make a difference if she's on her own or with Bing and blaze ? Do they give her a little confidence ? It might sound silly but how's her sight and hearing ? I have really bad eyesight and if something comes near me and I haven't got my glasses on, I panic. (Well I do when it's close enough to see, I'm blind as a bat !) Hope I haven't just given you more to worry about, just, it might help sort of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 I've noticed over the last few weeks that Polee has become very nervous of certain loud noises. When we were at the Melton Mowbray show a few weeks ago she was shaking uncontrollably when the wild west show was on due to the loud noises but Deifen didn't even wake up from his nap. I'm going to try and keeo her away from such loud noises as best I can as it was distressing seeing her like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Shadow does it with some men at times i just ignore it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted June 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Bear doesn't suffer so can't be too much help, just wondering does it make a difference if she's on her own or with Bing and blaze ? Do they give her a little confidence ? It might sound silly but how's her sight and hearing ? I have really bad eyesight and if something comes near me and I haven't got my glasses on, I panic. (Well I do when it's close enough to see, I'm blind as a bat !) Hope I haven't just given you more to worry about, just, it might help sort of nah it doesn't matter if she's with the boys or not from what I can tell her sight n hearing are fine too she can certainly see food n hear wrappers lol I've had words with my brothers bout not being so hyper around her but they don't really listen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Kodiak is nervous sometimes. When I first got him if you went to pet him over the head or do any sudden movements he would cower. And when I have to yell at Nikko (which is almost ALL the time LOL) he would be skittish. I think whoever had him before was heavy handed with him He is getting better though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Daughtry is great around family, but hides from strangers. She has always been like this from puppy. We've socialised her with tons of people. it always takes a couple of hours before she comes out for a sniff and a cautious stroke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mia-Blue Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Kodiak is nervous sometimes. When I first got him if you went to pet him over the head or do any sudden movements he would cower. And when I have to yell at Nikko (which is almost ALL the time LOL) he would be skittish. I think whoever had him before was heavy handed with him He is getting better though! Thats how Teo is, it makes me sad when I think about what might have happened in his past to make him cower like that, he also has a scar on his face, we have no idea how he got it, but due to his reaction to out movements around his head I do think he must have been abused at some time in his life, most likely in his first home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob & Juno Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Juno is the same, lowers her head when you go to pat her on the head, may jump near me when a sound like a pan hitting the floor, I have been working on that with her, like not being afraid to let a few cookie sheets bang together, or any other kind of loud sound, I think it just takes time, and like others said....not sure how Juno was treated before I picked her up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 does she have any bad experiences in the past with children? she may be scared of children with certain clothing or appearance, that's why sometimes she's fine sometimes she's not. Maybe she's only afraid of the running, screaming ones? It takes a lot of time to work with nervousness like this, but it is manageable does she have one particular child she never really "likes"? I think it'll help to let the kid gently pet her and give her treats. Slowly she'll learn that the children she's afraid of is actually loads of fun. If she doesn't' want to be approached by the kid, that's okay you can let her sit and just look around to calm herself down point is; the best way to deal with fear is to face the fear. If she was kept away from children she'll soon learn that there IS something to be afraid of and her fear would escalate. That being said, if you see the children are too loud and too rude, avoid them. Hope I helped xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine0925 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Dexter is a nervous dog, he's not even a year yet. I've had him since 8 weeks and he has never been mis treated his personality is just more on the skittish side. He doesn't trust people as freely as Meeka and doesn't want affection. If you are a big guy he will walk in circles around you but will NEVER come close at all, he keeps a goooood distance between people he gets an off vibe from while Meeka is rolling on her back demanding a rub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 She was doing fine now she's being skittish again to the point she was so scared she tried her best to slip her collar , these are kids who have stroked her god knows how many times before so I dunno what to do :-/ I mean I can tell them how to approach her but what if that doesn't help one kid tried to approach her slowly n she still freaked out :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*jax* Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Wish Elka was a little more nervous. She throws herself into play with other dogs and got bitten today as a result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmscott Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 · Hidden Hidden It isn't incorrect for spitz breeds to be aloof with strangers. Link to comment
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Wish Elka was a little more nervous. She throws herself into play with other dogs and got bitten today as a result. oh bless her :-( is she ok? It isn't incorrect for spitz breeds to be aloof with strangers. see that's the thing mine aren't they love people always have , these kids we see nearly every day n they love them n always stroke her but she's having issues again , just wish I knew what was goin thru her head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARRINGTON Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Kodiak is nervous sometimes. When I first got him if you went to pet him over the head or do any sudden movements he would cower. And when I have to yell at Nikko (which is almost ALL the time LOL) he would be skittish. I think whoever had him before was heavy handed with him He is getting better though! Balto is like this as well, he has been since we got him from the humane society. They said he was a stray but I think he had an owner before who just didn't want him anymore and let him go. He still is not better, he hates to have his head patted and I cannot for the life of my figure out why. Balto also gets skittish when he has to go to time out or he gets in trouble but he still seems to repeat the behavior so time out it is then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osinn11 Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Cj..doesn't care for real fast movements...especially from children and Ace acts very afraid of large balls.. Soccer, Basketball etc. We assume this was something from their past. I can't say we've been able to work them through but know when they are uncomfortable and try to difuse the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmscott Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 · Hidden Hidden Nana thinks any child under 13 are the spawn of the devil. Gets herself into a hell of a tizzy over them. Link to comment
Removed #5 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 I wouldn't use the word nervous for either of mine. Avalanche is an absolute hound when it comes to people, he hasn't met anyone he doesn't like and everything's a game to him. Sometimes he gets a bit too rambunctious for the size of the people around him - he doesn't realize that the little kid who's pounding on him can get hurt when he jumps up on him - but then,it's all a game, right? Sasha is much more reserved. she'll tolerate being petted and knows that little people aren't to be snapped at ( though she might snap at an adult - without making contact ). Mostly she just wants to lay back and watch. Both of mine fall into the category of "good with other dogs", "good with people", but not so good with small edible things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chula Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Chula isn't nervous around people at all but she is still unsure around some dogs. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason as to why she's afraid of a dog, no pattern that's apparent to me anyway. She is anxious around big groups of people or when someone comes into the house but it's more over excitement than fear. But I've had her since she was a baby and know nothing traumatic happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 today two kids walked over to stroke the dogs said , shes the nervous one isn't she? n stroked the other two instead she then approached them carefully n got a small fuss off them so glad the kids are starting to respect that she needs space and time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Halligan Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 My friends down in the K9 unit have the same problem with one their dogs, the trick is to socialize them a lot. Also pat skylas chest firmly (to were you hear a thud) its supposed to help build their confidence Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted November 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 My friends down in the K9 unit have the same problem with one their dogs, the trick is to socialize them a lot. Also pat skylas chest firmly (to were you hear a thud) its supposed to help build their confidence Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk she's been fully socialised with kids as we live right next to a school n I used to walk her every morning and afternoon when kids were going/leaving school so it's not that she's not been socialised with kids. Pat where on her chest though on the front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Halligan Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 Yes, also side works too...was skyla from a shelter or did you raise her from a pup? Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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