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A really interesting read. It is definitely Lulu and her behaviour now makes sense. I am told she was born in the PTS pound but her DNA will be ‘street dog’. However my other rescue dog Bonnie, found on the mountains of Turkey is affectionate and completely laid back which shows how dogs from...

I agree, and as far as Lulu is concerned by affection I probably meant acknowledgment. She doesn’t greet me in any way when she sees me and still runs past me if she passes me. (Related to her past I guess) I wouldn’t dream of forcing myself on her, and if I sit on the floor long enough she will...

Many thanks for your kind words, I really appreciate it. I have used a brilliant Face Book advice forum which is run by dog psychologists, behaviour experts and vets. I have learnt a lot about dogs through Lulu which I wish I’d known years ago when I first started adopting dogs. I do think she...

Thank you very much, that’s kind of you and given me reassurance I can do no more.

Hi Tiny Tom, Yes we got another rescue for that reason 2 years ago. They are fine with one another but don’t interact at all. Bonnie loves our company and wants to be with us all the time. Unfortunately it hasn’t made any difference to Lulu.

Hello Joanne, I do know Lulu’s background in that she was in a PTS pound. I know many dogs abroad have stones thrown at them etc and are therefore naturally frightened of people. She is frightened of men. I do avoid what I know frightens her because of fear stacking. Luckily we live in a quiet...

Hi Judy, thank you for replying. Lulu has no interest in toys eg ball throwing. She doesn’t show affection outside. She’ll wag her tail if she sees someone or a dog she recognises on her walk but doesn’t interact. She is used to the environmental sounds in the house unless one she’s not heard...

Hello, Lulu came to us as a 2 yr old rescue dog from Cyprus. She had totally shut down. She stays in her bed in my bedroom all day. She only comes out to go out for walks. I still have to feed her there. She loves her walks and is out going engaging with other dogs, her recall is acceptable...

Thank you so much for your help and advice; which I have read carefully and digested. I think the main point from you all is : be patient!

That’s really helpful, thank you. All my other dogs have been very affectionate, craving the love they’d never had. With this one it’s not really like having a dog at all. Do you think we’re talking weeks or months to show any character?

I have had my rescue dog for 3 months now. She is 2 years old. She is confident with other dogs and on walks. She continues to be fairly timid in the house and garden. She doesn’t appear to have any personality at all. In the house she eats and sleeps and nothing else. Doesn’t come for affection...

Really good advice, thank you.

I’ve had my rescue dog for 6 wks now. After a lot of hard work she’ll now come into the house when I leave the door open but likes to trot in and out. However she won’t come into the house when I call her from the door but does come to me in the garden. Now the weather has changed I can’t leave...

That’s a really good idea thank you.