Hi all
I have a yellow labrador-"BunBun" whom was given to me around 18 months ago,she is better than she was,however,she is still so incredibly nervous.As I understand she was badly treated beforehand and obviously it has taken it's toll on her.
She is terrified of my Geese,worried about the chickens-except two or three,jumps out of her skin at any fast movement inside the house,we cannot swat flies as she sits and trembles uncontrollably,terrible road sense and would run into the path of any vehicle-so I have to drive 5 miles away to walk her in a huge park.
If I was to raise my voice at anyone-even say if on the phone,she shall again tremble,so I have to mind myself and tiptoe around for her sake.It breaks my heart to see her trembling like this,I always assure her and cuddle her saying I would never harm her.she has had the odd accident in the house and I am not the type like someone I know whom punishes her dogs and waves a rolled up newspaper sellotaped together at them! -She also has one of those electric shock collars-and we were friends for 16 years until she bought that!
I would never scream at Bunbun-(Honey),I know she loves me so much,everyone can see she is Mummy's girl,she is very nervous around Men,However,she is now used to Chris and is a lot better than she used to be.
Oddly enough,she was given to me by a local gamekeeper whom told me how he came by her,however,every time they turn up-his wife and him,Bunny races to the paddock and hides...mmmm,makes you wonder what really happened to her.
Anyway,any advice would be appreciated,I do not feel she is living life to the full due to her fear and would do anything to have her completely relaxed All of the time-and not just when she is close to me-she has slept with me since she came and will not go to bed without me!