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Anonymous
so /an/ I got a dachund mix(no idea what its father was) from the local animal shelter. It is terrified of me, but it loves my sister and mother. I was wondering if it was because all the vets that they took it to were male and all the caregivers at the shelter are female? and about how long should it take for it to start trusting me?
>> Anonymous
Well, your idea makes sense to me. If you want him to trust you, lay or sit on the floor and play with him making your self more his height(letting him come to you first by holding out a hand), and talk in a high-pitched/soft voice dogs associate that with sub-dominance don't over do it though when you want to train him later you don't want him thinking you're his subordinate or your screwed. Shouldn't take too long, depending on why he's in the shelter in the first place
>> Anonymous
Possibly. Also possible that it was abused by a previous male owner or something. Just be kind and patient and it will warm up to you too.