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Slowly Winning Over an Anxious Rescue Shiba
Namtarn came to us at eleven years old, and the first week she hid behind the water heater and refused to eat unless the room was dark. The shelter said she had been surrendered after a move, and she clearly did not trust anyone. I was excited to meet her but also nervous that I would not know what to do.
Here is what worked for me. I sat on the floor, did not reach for her, and read aloud from my phone for twenty minutes every evening. She started coming closer on day five. By week three she was sleeping on the rug next to my desk, and when I came home from work she greeted me with her whole body wiggling, which Shiba fans know is a big deal.
Anxious dogs need time, not pressure. Use the same routine every day, offer treats gently, and let them decide when to approach. Namtarn is still a little shy with strangers, but she has picked me as her person, and that is enough for both of us.
8 comments
Zhou · 3 months ago
Namtarn is lucky to have found you, I hope she comes out from behind that heater soon.
Apisit · 3 months ago
How long did it take before she started eating with the lights on? Did you keep the bowl in the same spot or move it closer to where she was hiding? We're fostering a shy dog next month, so any small tip helps. Thanks for writing this out.
Chalita · 3 months ago
We adopted a shy corgi last year and it took about three months before Teddy trusted us. The first time he came to lie next to me on the couch was the best day ever, so I know how good the wait feels.
Nantana · 3 months ago
ตอนรับแมวมาใหม่ๆ ก็ซ่อนใต้เตียงอยู่หลายวันเลยค่ะ ใจเย็นๆ นี่แหละดีที่สุดจริงๆ
Yaowalak · 3 months ago
น้องนัมตารคงกลัวอยู่มากจริงๆ นะคะ แต่ค่อยๆ ทำไปเรื่อยๆ วันหนึ่งเขาจะรู้เองว่าบ้านนี้ปลอดภัย เหมือนตอนที่ Momo กับ Butter มาอยู่ใหม่ๆ ที่บ้านเราเลยค่ะ
Kate · 1 month ago
I'm going to try the slow-approach routine with Ruby the next time she gets nervous around new people.
Noppawan · 1 month ago
น้องนัมตารคงต้องใช้เวลาปรับตัวกับบ้านใหม่นานหน่อยค่ะ เห็นว่าเคยต้องย้ายบ้านมาก่อนแล้วด้วย เลยไม่แปลกที่จะไม่ไว้ใจใคร แต่พี่ทำได้ดีมากแล้วนะคะ ที่รู้จักให้เวลาและปล่อยให้เขาเริ่มเอง ชื่นใจที่ได้อ่าน
Sarawut · 1 month ago
Poor Namtarn, the water heater hiding spot breaks my heart a little. Give her time, the slow days usually turn into the best ones.