riuthamus
New member
- Apr 22, 2015
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- Country
- United States
- Bulldog(s) Names
- Drogo
I have had plenty of dogs in my life so I can rather spot an abused animal, but I am not sure if this is just normal behavior or what.
We got a new bulldog (not drogo) last week and upon arrival into our home she was very timid. We have kept the two seperated and she has her own toys and other such things, but she often cowers and runs to her kennel when we come near. She is much older than Drogo was when we got him (she is 15 weeks old) so she has picked up some habits and probably had some anxiety since she is not with the other puppies/mother/father. Are these signs of distress? or is it part of previous abuse?
Thanks for any and all help you guys can provide.
For now, we have been very slow with her and she seems to be coming around. She has started to actually eat now and plays with chew toys. She still cowers and tries to escape when you first arrive into the room, but after a quick sniff and a pat on the back she turns into a normal dog.
We got a new bulldog (not drogo) last week and upon arrival into our home she was very timid. We have kept the two seperated and she has her own toys and other such things, but she often cowers and runs to her kennel when we come near. She is much older than Drogo was when we got him (she is 15 weeks old) so she has picked up some habits and probably had some anxiety since she is not with the other puppies/mother/father. Are these signs of distress? or is it part of previous abuse?
Thanks for any and all help you guys can provide.
For now, we have been very slow with her and she seems to be coming around. She has started to actually eat now and plays with chew toys. She still cowers and tries to escape when you first arrive into the room, but after a quick sniff and a pat on the back she turns into a normal dog.