On Fri, 13 Jan 2006 02:00:42 GMT Mutzee  whittled   
   these words:   
   > What do you do with a dog with a broken spirit?   
   > This poor 1-2yo lab mix whatever was recieved into our loving quiet home and   
   > just stays in a corner.  She likes to go outside, but seems to be fidgity~   
   > or should I say re-fridgity (cold) and distant.   
   > She is not interested in us at all, though we present food and toys and   
   > encouragment.   We have shown her nothing but love, and we want her to love   
   > us.   
   > I guess this is like loving someone who will not love you back , but I feel   
   > such compassion for her.  She must have been treated terribly.  If you don't   
   > pay any attention to her, she will come closer, but not within reach. Any   
   > motion to pet or caress her and she lowers her head (does not pee though).   
   > Does anybody know how long is this will go on?   
      
   No one can know that, but usually it does change. Don't push for "love"   
   Sometimes even the most attached and loyal dog is not physically   
   demonstrative.  Do provide a consistent, predictable schedule.  And do   
   take a dog training class.  The class will help you and her learn to   
   communicate, at least if it is a good class.  Consider a clicker based   
   class.   
      
      
   --   
   Diane Blackman   
            There is no moral victory in proclaiming to abhor violence   
            while preaching with violent words.   
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