Extreme shyness in new rescue pup

Glad to hear that the vet appt went okay...even though you did have a bit of a scare. Good luck with little Pogo and keep us updated. I'm going to ask my vet about the natural anti anxiety/stress supplements. I feel so bad for my Meeko. He paces so much and has trouble settling down. Even the wind blowing the trees worries him. :( He does not exhibit any aggression whatsoever. Quite the contrary, he is one of the sweetest dogs I've ever met.
 
Many many years ago we adopted a wire terrier mix. He was an ugly thing balled up in the corner of his cage. He caught my wifes eye and she knew at that instant that she wanted him. He was extremely shy and scared of everything that moved. The vet told us that he would probably only get a little bit better but for us to expect him to be extremely reserved for the rest of his life.

To make a long story short, on the fifth time to the vet, he bit him. Not a mean "im going to eat you" type of bite, instead it was an "Oh yeah, I aint afraid of you!" type bite.

The vet said he had never seen such a turn around in an animal in all his years. So just plan on giving him lots of love and praise and let him know your the top dog around the house and if you aint afraid of anything, he wont be either.
 
I will keep everyone updated on Pogo's progress. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your support!:sadsmile:

listarz, sounds like Meeko & Pogo were separated at birth! :lol: He does the same thing with the pacing and not being able to settle down (even though I know he wants to so badly). :smile2:
 
I know! That's why your post touched me so deeply! :yes: The first time we took Meeko to the vet, I was drenched by his drooling. Just like you said! The similarities are uncanny! :eek2:
 
oh poor pogo. Since I rescue puppers from many horrible situations, and dogs of many ages I truly understand what you are saying Hypothyroidism is most commonly found in dogs much older then your Pogo. I have had two puppers with hypothyroidism and they were both about 5 when they were diagnosed. My vets says it is not something common in a pupper that young. Inactivity and weight gain are also common signs. A simple blood test can verfiy or rule out hypothyroidism, but your vet may be reluctant because he is so young

I had one pupper who was terrified of loud noises, sudden movement. change in anything regarding his daily routine and barely ate. He was my former show dog and I came to find out he had some pretty traumatic experiences in the first few years oif his life. Marcus came into my home and immediately looked for the most secluded area he could camp out in. He wedged himself between my bathtub and toilet for about 18 months after he came to me. He was 5 and at that time. It took me a long time to gain his confidence aqnd I found the fact I had also taken in his "wife" who had been with him since he was a few weeks old helped him come out of it. His "wife" Kimmi was a show dog who was retired because of physical reasons but she was being shipped around being used as a breed bitch. They retired her after 3 unsuccessful pregnancies. Both if these babies remind me if what you are saying about Pogo. I have had one puppy mill puppy who came to me very happy and thenkfully not so neglected or abused when they confiscated him and closed down the mill. For me it just took time and patience and a ton of love. I hope this is all POgo needs, but even if it is something medical or physical I know you are going to do the very best for this sweetie
 
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