Attention and treats

The Fuzzy Furry

The Fuzzy Furry

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Hi all, forgive me my virgin starter thread into AAD section :redface3:

Have got a little Shih Tzu speyed bitch (as the morning thread gang already know) after a 12 yr absence from having a dog or 4...
Been with me since last Thurs so very very early days. Came as result of abandonment/neglect case.

Anyways, sweet tempered little soul, eats v well etc from bowl (building slowly as painfully thin), but will not, absolutely not, take anything by hand (yet). Not at all food focussed.
Walks neatly on lead most of the time tho not to heel (yet)
Only thing she gets really bat-shyte excited about is a squeaky toy, but is far too over the top with one to use one for training at present.

Ideas to get her attention please? :)
Would like to slowly intro training (used to work obedience yrs ago) but haven't had one so 'absent' from me before, even with the sight hounds and jacks I had previously.

I DO appreciate it is very early for her in the settling in period tho :)
 
I think I'd probably wait another week or more until she starts settling into a routine and getting to know you and her new world a little better. If you know her name, at least that's a start (otherwise she has to learn a new one) and does she respond to it, if you call her? If she does, I'd just try calling her name for little training sessions indoors and offering praise if she responds. Perhaps you could try introducing more toys to try and wean her off the lovely squeaky one :D

Of course a piccy or two of the little girl wouldn't go amiss!:)
 
I agree , I would just give her more time, as she bonds I am sure she will start focussing on you more. I have a couple that I can't use squeaky toys for training as they go totally ott, so the squeaky is just for the final reward at the end of a short session. You may find as she has had a bad time that as she builds trust in you just a word of praise may be enough reward to start with, although I am sure she will soon start working you for treats ! Good luck with her.
 
TFF, as you said, its early days and she has probably come with some "bagage".

Once she is more settled and has a stronger bond with you, I am sure it will all start to fall into place with your previous experience and some extra tasty treats as an incentive. Xx
 
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