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Crystal/Ollie&Harriet
Ahh, it sounds like it's just him getting used
Tue May 15, 2012 2:57pm

to all of the hustle and bustle of the main street. Maybe make him Sit when he feels unsure and wants to turn around, squat down next to him and just reassure him, maybe offer a treat of high value and keep reassuring him until either they pass by, or maybe start with a few feet at a time, like 10 ft closer to traffic and kids, then 20 feet closer, and so on to desensitize him to it? Just a thought? Hugs to Hugs from Ollie who was the exact same way! Only thing that reassured him was when we got Miss Hall Monitor Confident Harriet LOL.. xo Love, Crystal and fam..

  • Weekend walks with Hugo — Valentina (Hugo), Mon May 14 3:41pm
    Every Saturday morning, when we are home, we usually take Hugo out later in the morning, around 9:30 - 10 am as opposed to on the weekdays when Hugo is out at 7 am. He loves going out early mornings... more
    • if he's nervous around people, he needs more socializing. — Nene (Chaser & Cinnamon), Wed May 16 4:25pm
      Before you head to the dog parks, leash him up and take him, several weeks, on a dog-food shopping trip to PetSmart, PetCo, Pet-whatever store. That's the easiest place to start.
    • I betcha it's the heat on his pads, there's a big — Crystal/Ollie&Harriet, Tue May 15 8:13am
      difference between 7am and 10am with regards to heat coming from the roads and sidewalks.. If you think it's the crowds and traffic, by all means don't coddle him just praise him like crazy for being ... more
      • thank you Crystal..it is hard even to get Hugo to turn out — Valentina (Hugo), Tue May 15 10:35am
        of the block where we live towards the main street where the traffic is. He stops in his tracks and refuses to move or take treats. I sometimes manage to try to run so he starts moving/slowly running ... more
        • huh, so he doesn't like traffic? That's funny b/c neither — Sarah (Scout, Java & Perl), Tue May 15 4:12pm
          does Java. When we get to an intersection, she will stand a few feet behind me and won't go near the street. I always say "wait" and I hold the leash a little bit firmly (not pulling, but firm) so... more
        • Ahh, it sounds like it's just him getting used — Crystal/Ollie&Harriet, Tue May 15 2:57pm
    • Hot pavers — Kim (Violet), Tue May 15 6:07am
      I had to start letting Vi out hr gargle door. The paver are already to hot. She can make it o he bk through the boarders.
    • How old is sweet Hugo now? — Pam (Dasher & Teddy), Mon May 14 9:26pm
      They do go thru changes, and not when you expect it. These 2 went thru major changes as they got older (after 1 year)
    • where do you live?? do you think it's the heat? — Sarah (Scout, Java & Perl), Mon May 14 5:49pm
      my dogs tend to run back inside when it's hot out. do you think it could be that? Sarah
      • we live in New York — Valentina (Hugo), Mon May 14 8:41pm
        and yes you are correct, he runs back inside during hot summer days, but it's not that hot yet in New York..
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