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**DiBellaBam** · 03-10-2007, 09:54 PM

Sounds great! A few years ago I rescued a Dandie Dinmont Terrier that had been abused. It took much longer to earn her trust. Be patient and I'm sure that you both will forget her past and enjoy a wonderful life together.

**ManHolDenPoker** · 07-09-2007, 09:38 PM

Hey everyone I need some advice. I believe the young pitbull that I have has been abused in the past, I found him starving, and others told me they had seen him be shot at. Anyway, he is the SWEETEST, most gentle dog ever. He comes up to me holding a sock and other things in his mouth, but when i got to try and play with him he just tucks his tail and lays down. I feel so bad for him. What should I do to make him know that he will never be hurt again. And will he ever play?

**spoddersedpn** · 07-09-2007, 10:04 PM

Have you taken him to the vet just to be sure he's ok, physically?

**syncFisee** · 07-09-2007, 10:05 PM

praise praise praise.... show its ok to play get on all 4's " the dogs pups level" it is gonna take time... treats and lovin' ...good luck

**Friend_Joe** · 07-09-2007, 10:16 PM

Hey everyone I need some advice. I believe the young pitbull that I have has been abused in the past, I found him starving, and others told me they had seen him be shot at. Anyway, he is the SWEETEST, most gentle dog ever. He comes up to me holding a sock and other things in his mouth, but when i got to try and play with him he just tucks his tail and lays down. I feel so bad for him. What should I do to make him know that he will never be hurt again. And will he ever play?

Gee it could be numerous things...
How old is he?
How long have you had him?
As Michele said..been to the Vet?
It takes time for dogs/pups to adjust to a new lifestyle and home and all...especially people. The older the pup is, it usually it hits them harder and take them longer.

**SimSlim** · 07-09-2007, 11:46 PM

Yep. Vet and time is probably all you need...and lots of kisses =)

**Heliosprime** · 07-10-2007, 07:04 AM

Agreed - you need to take this little doggy soul to a vet, to rule out any physical issues (vision being one of them, but not limited to).

Once cleared, time and patience will be your partners.

When we took in Espe (our mostly Rottn dog) in 2002, she had NO clue how to play and showed physical and emotional signs of abuse.

She learned how to play, but it took some time and learning how to trust again.

**ManHolDenPoker** · 09-10-2007, 12:21 AM

Hahah, in the last few days Oscar (the pit that wouldnt play) has made a 360. I guess he just has some trust issues. He wont leave my socks alone. He is so gentle though. He has taken over my bed, so I just let him sleep with me. This morning he chewed up my purse. But he is still a pup.

**lizadax** · 10-23-2008, 09:37 AM

praise praise praise.... show its ok to play get on all 4's " the dogs pups level" it is gonna take time... treats and lovin' ...good luck

I agree with this very much, Alot of praise and you can even go into a play bow to speak his language!

Does he have anything he can go into to feel safe and secure??
as for toys I would only balls and just roll them to him and praise him for sniffing or paying attention to it...he'll come around!
good luck! He's lucky to have someone who cares!!

03-10-2007, 09:54 PM	#1
DiBellaBam Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 368 Senior Member	Sounds great! A few years ago I rescued a Dandie Dinmont Terrier that had been abused. It took much longer to earn her trust. Be patient and I'm sure that you both will forget her past and enjoy a wonderful life together. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-09-2007, 09:38 PM	#2
ManHolDenPoker Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 454 Senior Member	pitbull wont play Hey everyone I need some advice. I believe the young pitbull that I have has been abused in the past, I found him starving, and others told me they had seen him be shot at. Anyway, he is the SWEETEST, most gentle dog ever. He comes up to me holding a sock and other things in his mouth, but when i got to try and play with him he just tucks his tail and lays down. I feel so bad for him. What should I do to make him know that he will never be hurt again. And will he ever play? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-09-2007, 10:04 PM	#3
spoddersedpn Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 613 Senior Member	Have you taken him to the vet just to be sure he's ok, physically? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-09-2007, 10:05 PM	#4
syncFisee Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 472 Senior Member	praise praise praise.... show its ok to play get on all 4's " the dogs pups level" it is gonna take time... treats and lovin' ...good luck Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-09-2007, 10:16 PM	#5
Friend_Joe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 505 Senior Member	Hey everyone I need some advice. I believe the young pitbull that I have has been abused in the past, I found him starving, and others told me they had seen him be shot at. Anyway, he is the SWEETEST, most gentle dog ever. He comes up to me holding a sock and other things in his mouth, but when i got to try and play with him he just tucks his tail and lays down. I feel so bad for him. What should I do to make him know that he will never be hurt again. And will he ever play? Gee it could be numerous things... How old is he? How long have you had him? As Michele said..been to the Vet? It takes time for dogs/pups to adjust to a new lifestyle and home and all...especially people. The older the pup is, it usually it hits them harder and take them longer. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-09-2007, 11:46 PM	#6
SimSlim Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 503 Senior Member	Yep. Vet and time is probably all you need...and lots of kisses =) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-10-2007, 07:04 AM	#7
Heliosprime Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 602 Senior Member	Agreed - you need to take this little doggy soul to a vet, to rule out any physical issues (vision being one of them, but not limited to). Once cleared, time and patience will be your partners. When we took in Espe (our mostly Rottn dog) in 2002, she had NO clue how to play and showed physical and emotional signs of abuse. She learned how to play, but it took some time and learning how to trust again. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-10-2007, 12:21 AM	#8
ManHolDenPoker Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 454 Senior Member	Hahah, in the last few days Oscar (the pit that wouldnt play) has made a 360. I guess he just has some trust issues. He wont leave my socks alone. He is so gentle though. He has taken over my bed, so I just let him sleep with me. This morning he chewed up my purse. But he is still a pup. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2008, 09:37 AM	#9
lizadax Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 394 Senior Member	praise praise praise.... show its ok to play get on all 4's " the dogs pups level" it is gonna take time... treats and lovin' ...good luck I agree with this very much, Alot of praise and you can even go into a play bow to speak his language! Does he have anything he can go into to feel safe and secure?? as for toys I would only balls and just roll them to him and praise him for sniffing or paying attention to it...he'll come around! good luck! He's lucky to have someone who cares!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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