How to Help an Abused Dog

							How to Help an Abused Dog
So you go to the pound and pick out a cute, little puppy; but when you
get it home you can tell it is depressed and sad. This should make you
feel a little sad yourself, if you are a decent person. Hopefully this
article will help you and your dog become bonded and happy.Also make sure
it gets more attention than most dogs would. It can help a lot.
<Steps
1Always care for the dog as much as possible, but especially go out of
the way to show it love during the first three to four months. Dogs, if
abused when they were young, grow up thinking that they are always in
trouble or in for a beating.<
2Get to "know" the dog, its likes, dislikes, and fears. You have no way
of knowing the troubles the dog went through as a puppy. Keep the
environment low-key and don't favor your other pets. Jealousy will make
adjustment more difficult.After 3-4 months, let the dog explore your
property. You don't want to let the dog go wherever he wants to in the
beginning. He might think you are abandoning him. Be sure that you are
with him outside and DO NOT LET HIM RUN AWAY!!
After about 5 months (hoping that the dog is a little happy and less
depressed), start treating him as if he did not need all kinds of
attention. .
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Tips
Don't punish him the first few months you have the dog!
If you know what makes the dog feel bad, do not do it!
Be sure to protect the dog from other dogs (especially if it is a smaller
dog). Sometimes dogs are afraid of thunderstorms and loud noises, so do
what you can to control the loud noises. (You have no control over
storms)
Don't ignore your dog!
You need extra time for an emotionally disturbed dog, so if you have a
lot of pets and can't focus on a needy dog, think twice about this kind
of adoption.
After the dog is accustomed to your home, remember that his emotional
trouble can surface at any time. Don't be discouraged by that.
Emotional dogs are hard to work with; just give them time and love.

<Warnings
If the dog was really abused he may bite or scratch!
Think twice about and emotional dog if you have small children or many
pets already.If your dog doesn't want to cuddle or get too close to you,
then don't make them. It just gets them more scared!!

If you are about to have a party, keep your dog in a quiet place and
check on them every few hours.

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