Last Friday I adopted a 3+ year old AKC English Bulldog from a breeder (it was unable to produce puppies so he wanted to part with it). He has kept this girl in a kennel for all of it's life. We have taken it in and are keeping it in our house in a crate. The crate is open during the day and while we are gone we close it up. The dog has never went to the bathroom in the house and walks fine on a leash. However, we are having problems with the dog coming out of the crate and socializing with us throughout the day, and it's not always willing to go back in the house when left out. It's like two different dogs fun and loving (outside), cold and shy (inside). Anybody have any suggestions? I have had dogs all my life, but always had them as puppies. Is this typical given the situations? Everything I read and everyone keeps telling me the dog will warm up the idea of being inside and just be patient...any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!