Help Needed! Maggie doesn't like boys

[Jennifer Clark]

UPDATE! My boyfriend came over today and she walked over and sat at his feet and has been there for a long time sniffing and licking him for a scratch.

That is WONDERFUL!!!! So happy to read of the progress being made!!

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[Pati Robins]

That is a great progress! This will make life so much easier for all of you xxx

 

[Vicaroo1000]

Yes..if possible, he should sit on the floor near her..NOT in her face near..and with his back towards her. She will not fear his back and still smell him. Familiarizing herself with his "being" without him reaching to touch him. He can talk to her in a low voice. He shouldn't reach out to her while she is in a fear state. If he does this for 5-10 minutes every day..in a few days, she will start to relax. The day she moves TOWARDS him..even a tiny bit..is a great day. She has fear for a reason. You may never know why..and it's not important. What is important, is building a new foundation of trust. He can't do it overnight..it may take months..but Dogs forgive. Take the little stps she makes but never force new ones on her..until she shows you she is ready..and she will!

Great advise.