Originally Posted by MadMooner
Originally Posted by las
Originally Posted by MadMooner
You're a good man JagTX.


+1 - and Silva.

After you get her/his trust a bit, try putting food in your car with door open and back away. Don't push the stress factor in any way. The dog obviously has issues. Let the dog dictate the parameters.

You might also try just sitting down with or without food nearby and letting the dog come to you.

Play posture - on your 4s, head down, butt up might be worth a try too.


Having had to catch a few skittish "runners", I employ the possum approach. Just flop down on my back in sight of the dog and the hound will invariably come check you out. The fun happens when you grab its scruff smile


I can see how that might happen, but it hasn't to me in several...

Like they say in the old joke: "Don't you think you ought to pet him first?" smile

The only true cost of having a dog is its death.