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Old September 14th, 2008, 01:01 PM
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aww poor guy for sure. my in laws rescued a doxie at about 6 months of age and he has some major trust issues. He absolutely LOVES his family but as soon as a "new person" comes in the house, he gets scared and if there is any sort of sudden movement or reason for him to be suspicious, he will bite.
The only advice I can give you is be patient with this guy. And try to be PROactive rather than REactive. Watch for signs that he is nervous or uncomfortable. Do lots of obedience, and any type of play that he enjoys to build up his confidence.
I am sure more knowledgeable people around here will give you more specific advice. But don't give up!
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