| Debbie writes: | | | | Please help! |
| "Ok, here is my story. I found my dog off the | | | | Deborah |
| Internet. A website called "HeartBandits" for | | | | Dear Deborah, |
| American Eskimos, which by the way is where I | | | | Thanks for the question. |
| purchased your book. [To read about the book | | | | There is a simple answer to your question: Time |
| she's talking about, go to: | | | | and training. |
| Anyway, the lady that rescued her said that she | | | | The more time you spend with your dog, the |
| might have been abused and that she was shy of | | | | more she will bond with you. And the more time |
| men but loved women and children. When I get | | | | you spend TRAINING obedience exercises with |
| her home, I find out she loves my husband, | | | | your dog, the more you will develop a proper |
| adores my daughter, but will have nothing to do | | | | relationship with your new pet. This will also work |
| with me! At first she growled, but I stood up to | | | | to speed the bonding process. |
| her and she stopped, but she runs off to my | | | | When I owned South Bay K-9 Academy for six |
| husband or daughter whenever I come around. | | | | years, it was very common to work with a dog |
| When I have her on a leash, it is a whole different | | | | for a few minutes and then have it respond as if |
| story. | | | | the dog HAD BEEN MINE for years, when in fact |
| She will do whatever I tell her to do, but she acts | | | | the owners had been with the dog for several |
| like she is still afraid of me. Is there some advice | | | | months. |
| you can give me on how to bond? I have tried | | | | It's been my experience that most new dogs will |
| the things that you have suggested in the book. I | | | | take roughly 3½ weeks to bond with a new |
| have held my posture correctly and have used | | | | owner. Be patient. |
| high pitch tones when calling her to me, but she | | | | The more time and training you invest in your |
| will not come. Not even for a treat. When I pet | | | | dog, the more your dog will bond to you and love |
| her and rub on her she just sits there with her | | | | you. |
| ears down like she hates being touched (by me). | | | | That's all for now, folks! |