New Puppy

[jjsiciliano]

Hi Everyone, three weeks ago my friend for 14yrs passed away, My family and I were grieving very badly, then on the internet I found a puppy (1 1/2 old) that looks exactly like my old friend. So we got her. Only problem is that she will not come near myself or my son, She loves my daughter, and my wife who is not a big animal lover is also close to the new dog.This dog will not come near me or my son at all, when she see's us she runs the other way. I need some suggestions, I want to be friends with this new dog, I do everything I can, I have given her bologna, Hot dogs, bought her treats. but no luck at all. Please help.


Thanks Friends

[jjsiciliano]

Hi
Thanks for your help, The dog seems to do fine, when my daughter is not around. In the mornings I get up first and let her out, Then I give her a treat or something. Once my Daughter wakes up, the dogs personality changes. She runs away from me and will not go out with me.Maybe I should just have my daughter limit the time she spends with her, so is around me more often. What do you think?

Thanks for the help. Joe S

[chihuahuagrandma]

When I hear an animal lover in you...maybe she'll take to you, do your best with what you can and just go from there...And, the best gift a human can give to an older adoption dog is love, to which, you stated, if shes not your little buddy, shes got a buddy in your daughter..I am proud for you and thank you for the humanity you showed to this dog...
Wish there were more like you....
Stay in touch....and good luck...

[jjsiciliano]

Hi and thanks for your advise, I will do my best to bond with this new dog, I treat her as nice as I possibly can, I really mis the companionship of my old buddy, always near me and going wherever I go. My brothers and sisters think I should have taken this dog back, I do not agree. I think this dog just needs a good home and in time (I hope) she will learn to trust me and my son. If not, then I know my daughter has a good and loyal friend. Thanks for the advise, and I will check in often.

[chihuahuagrandma]

Welcome to the dog forum, there are great people here w/very informative advice and suggestions, so check in from time to time...
First thing that came to mind, maybe since the dog has a bit a living age, the dog had a frightening moment w/a male and has become timid or skiddish of males...
My suggestions are to continue to bond the best you can, walks and car rides, walks are the best bonding tool....I am very sorry for the loss of your family friend, and know you have a shining star in the sky at night shinning bright to represent your dog...I beleive the stars are the gateway to heaven (Rainbow Bridge) and each star is one of our loving little friends...
Maybe the dog feels a sense of hurt still in your heart,,,,or maybe the dog misses the individual that initially was raising her...and she too has hurt...try walks, and car rides, and playtime, it takes time for rescues or older adoption dogs to trust...long time for some, or maybe get another dog and have two...one for the girls and one for the boys..
Stay in touch and check in, I am sure others will help w/advice...