I just adopted a 4 yr old Beagle, Sadie. I was told she is skittish, but didn't expect it to be this extreme. She is house broken and crate trained. However she is absolutely terrified of going outside. She's only gone potty twice in 3 days. She doesn't want to eat, drink, or anything. Loud noises, fast movements, everything is so scary to her. She is very slowly warming up to me because I'm with her everyday. She is so sweet and I already love her so much, I just need advice on ways to get her over her fears.
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Awwww!!! She looks like my sister dog, Suzy Q!! Suzy had the same issues when she came to our family.
This is our gal:
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She had a very rough start in life and was also a basket case when we first got her. Our vet (they are truly amazing) put her on Prozac until she assimilated. She was on it (very low dose after the first few weeks) for about a year (give or take).
She is very mellow now!! A total couch potato. You would never know how crazed she was at first by looking at her now.
Post back with an update!! Prayers for your sweet gal!!
Contact your vet,they can give your beagle medication that can help her through these trying times!She seems like she has been through a lot. Now that she has you(New loving parent) she will see the love you have in seeing that she gets better.Good Luck!
Something may have happened to her before you got her. I would invest in a professional trainer.
Whether she is a shelter dog or purchased from a breeder, change can be extremely stressful on dogs that are by nature very sensitive. There's no substitute for being patient and attentive when you sense she becoming overwhelmed. You don't want to create an environment like an infant that wakes up at the simplest sound. Don't over stimulate her, however, she can't learn to self soothe without slow exposure where she feels safe.
My Lab, Bella, was the exact same way when I first adopted her. She was so frightened the first day I brought her home that she vomited when I dropped something and it made a loud noise. She was scared of absolutely everything: brooms, hairdryers, fans, any loud noise, anything resembling a stick, etc. This came from being in an abusive home before I was able to save her.
Unfortunately, it sounds like your baby was in the same situation. If this is the case, Shes scared because someone was mean to her and shes unsure of you just yet and doesnt know if she is going to continue to receive the same treatment. It takes ALOT of time and patience. Slowly work with her. Sit or lay on the floor with treats and lay your hand out for her to sniff and slowly let her come to you on her own timing, make slow movements with her while doing this and try loving on her. Do this once or twice a day if you can. She will start to see that you mean no harm. Put something of yours like a T-shirt that hasnt been washed in her bed. She needs to get used to your scent and this will help. In the meantime, you may want to visit your vet and discuss medication options. She may benefit from an anti-anxiety medication. Doesnt mean she has to take them foreverjust to help her calm down and overcome her fear.
If you do not want to medicate your dog, I would suggest trying a Thunder Jacket or something of the sort and just having her wear it as much as possible. You can get them at all pet stores, Amazon, etc.
You can also try a more natural approach to medicine and use Bachs rescue remedy. You can order this online. There are different forms of it so you can give it to her however you feel is best.
It takes time, it takes patience, but dont give up! The dog is lucky to have you and she will realize it soon enough! I hope your new journey gets easier and I hope she starts warming up to you more and more. Congrats on your new pup and enjoy the ride!
I have a beagle I adopted from a shelter. It has been a slow process helping her overcome her fears. The best advice I can give is be patient, show her lots of love and keep her environment as calm as possible. I know different tactics work for different dogs but I found that soothing music has a calming effect on all the "fearful" dogs I've rescued over the years.
I think she is just adjusting to her new home and family. Change is scary for dogs. Your vet can give you something for anxiety if needed. Make sure she has her own bed or "space". A regular routine helps too, so she knows what to expect. She'll warm up to you. It just takes time.
It appears the dog has had a rough start and this is so sad. I would suggest taking her for walks really early in the morning or really late at night when there aren't so many people on the road or cars to scare her. When you feed her you might need to sit there with her and pet her to let her know it is OK to eat and not to be scared.
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