Animal Welfare Professionals

Hi friends~ we have a new foster family who is struggling with their first foster dog.  

"Lilith" is on the timid side, and is extremely fearful of men. She'll run when one enters the room. She's 3 years old and we assume she was treated poorly by men prior to joining our rescue program. 

What tips can you provide to help boost the dog's confidence and build her trust, at least with her foster pops?  We recommended he always have high-value treats to give her.

Any other resources we could provide to the foster family?  We hate to see them frustrated/sad because they feel like they're not doing enough to help her progress. 

Thanks for your help!

Hi friends~ we have a new foster family who is struggling with their first foster dog.  

"Lilith" is on the timid side, and is extremely fearful of men. She'll run when one enters the room. She's 3 years old and we assume she was treated poorly by men prior to joining our rescue program. 

What tips can you provide to help boost the dog's confidence and build her trust, at least with her foster pops?  We recommended he always have high-value treats to give her.

Any other resources we could provide to the foster family?  We hate to see them frustrated/sad because they feel like they're not doing enough to help her progress. 

Thanks for your help!

Hi friends~ we have a new foster family who is struggling with their first foster dog.  

"Lilith" is on the timid side, and is extremely fearful of men. She'll run when one enters the room. She's 3 years old and we assume she was treated poorly by men prior to joining our rescue program. 

What tips can you provide to help boost the dog's confidence and build her trust, at least with her foster pops?  We recommended he always have high-value treats to give her.

Any other resources we could provide to the foster family?  We hate to see them frustrated/sad because they feel like they're not doing enough to help her progress. 

Thanks for your help!

Hi Deidre,

This new Maddie's University course, Fostering Dogs with Behavior Concerns: Supporting People and Dogs, might have helpful info in it that you can share with your foster. Lesson 14 is about Wallflowers (fearful dogs), and the 'let's get to work' section has videos and protocols you can share with the foster.  Let me know what you think of the course!

Hi friends~ we have a new foster family who is struggling with their first foster dog.  

"Lilith" is on the timid side, and is extremely fearful of men. She'll run when one enters the room. She's 3 years old and we assume she was treated poorly by men prior to joining our rescue program. 

What tips can you provide to help boost the dog's confidence and build her trust, at least with her foster pops?  We recommended he always have high-value treats to give her.

Any other resources we could provide to the foster family?  We hate to see them frustrated/sad because they feel like they're not doing enough to help her progress. 

Thanks for your help!

Oh, very cool! Thank you for the link. I've forwarded it along to our foster family and our larger group  of volunteers. Very helpful!

Hi Deidre,

This new Maddie's University course, Fostering Dogs with Behavior Concerns: Supporting People and Dogs, might have helpful info in it that you can share with your foster. Lesson 14 is about Wallflowers (fearful dogs), and the 'let's get to work' section has videos and protocols you can share with the foster.  Let me know what you think of the course!

Hi friends~ we have a new foster family who is struggling with their first foster dog.  

"Lilith" is on the timid side, and is extremely fearful of men. She'll run when one enters the room. She's 3 years old and we assume she was treated poorly by men prior to joining our rescue program. 

What tips can you provide to help boost the dog's confidence and build her trust, at least with her foster pops?  We recommended he always have high-value treats to give her.

Any other resources we could provide to the foster family?  We hate to see them frustrated/sad because they feel like they're not doing enough to help her progress. 

Thanks for your help!