Hello, I moved into a new house with my dad, stepmom, and younger step brother. Because we were having a new beggining, we decided to buy a boxer puppy. Her name is Kona, and she is about 6 months old I believe. I give the dog alot of attention because shes so spunky and is great around people and just a great dog, but something just happened and I dont know what to do.
it was around 7 oclock, still perfectly sunny outside. My Stepmom and my Dad were going on a vacation, and asked me to keep the dog outside until I was finished on my workout bike, because she isnt potty trained yet. I put her out at 7:30, and went on my workout bike at that time. At around 8:05, I felt bad for her, so I let her inside.
It was dark outside, and when she came inside she had a very scared look in her eyes, and was breathing hard. Whenever I would try to comfort her or pet her, she would start to back away. And if I would try to pick her up, she would whimper at me and try to bite my hand.
I know what I did was wrong, but will she be afraid of me for a long time? Ive shown her love and affection for close to a month now. My stepbrother seems to annoy her(hes not quite old enough to care for a dog, instead he just barks at the dog which I tell him not to do), my stepmom is the one who punishes her for peeing/pooping inside, yet Kona still likes my stepmom. and my dad doesnt really spend THAT much time with her, yet she still likes him.
I usually play with her alot everyday, and because of what happened it seems like she forgot about that, and is petrified of me. Is there any way I can comfort her, or make her feel better? or will it just scare her more that im trying to comfort her, and should leave her alone because of this. I love this puppy to death, and really want to calm it down
it was around 7 oclock, still perfectly sunny outside. My Stepmom and my Dad were going on a vacation, and asked me to keep the dog outside until I was finished on my workout bike, because she isnt potty trained yet. I put her out at 7:30, and went on my workout bike at that time. At around 8:05, I felt bad for her, so I let her inside.
It was dark outside, and when she came inside she had a very scared look in her eyes, and was breathing hard. Whenever I would try to comfort her or pet her, she would start to back away. And if I would try to pick her up, she would whimper at me and try to bite my hand.
I know what I did was wrong, but will she be afraid of me for a long time? Ive shown her love and affection for close to a month now. My stepbrother seems to annoy her(hes not quite old enough to care for a dog, instead he just barks at the dog which I tell him not to do), my stepmom is the one who punishes her for peeing/pooping inside, yet Kona still likes my stepmom. and my dad doesnt really spend THAT much time with her, yet she still likes him.
I usually play with her alot everyday, and because of what happened it seems like she forgot about that, and is petrified of me. Is there any way I can comfort her, or make her feel better? or will it just scare her more that im trying to comfort her, and should leave her alone because of this. I love this puppy to death, and really want to calm it down
I only wish I was able to get out there with him at night and get him some serious tuckering out exercise. Of course I would never ever suggest putting any dog outside unless fenced in. Too many things can happen like another dog coming in or around here we have fishiers which have been known to kill dogs.
