My family adopted a four year old male dachsund, Butter, while I was away on deployment last year. He was a stud for a breeder that didn't take very good care of him and, consequently, had several health issues right away. My husband, whom loves dogs and was the instigator in adopting the him, was responsible for treatments and administering medication. The dog never forgave him. Its been over a year and, despite how kind my husband is or how many treats he offers, his mere presence upsets Butter. At this rate, there is no hope of an amicable coexistence let alone any bonding. This is a problem because I am not a dog person and don't want to be Butter's primary care giver, even though he has chosen me as his "person."
This is the biggest issue we have with Butter, though he also occasionally pees in the house. I believe because he doesn't know how to ask to go outside or he's avoiding the cold. He's very aloof and keeps to himself most of the time so it's not often we catch him in the act. He's difficult to train because no treat or attaboy seems to tempt him.
Ideas???
This is the biggest issue we have with Butter, though he also occasionally pees in the house. I believe because he doesn't know how to ask to go outside or he's avoiding the cold. He's very aloof and keeps to himself most of the time so it's not often we catch him in the act. He's difficult to train because no treat or attaboy seems to tempt him.
Ideas???