Watch This Feral Chihuahua Learn What A Belly Rub Is | The Dodo Little But Fierce

This feral Chihuahua was aggressive and afraid of everyone - watch her finally learn what belly rubs are and love them 💛
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[@BunnyQueen97]

So many dogs like this little one never make it out of the shelter because they each need someone to look at them as an individual and give them the treatment they need. Some dogs need space and time, some dogs need to know their fear won’t push someone away. It’s a huge task!

[@Tazerboy_10]

Yup; It sure does!

[@peace-and-quiet]

Indeed! I have a chi like this. Adopted her when she was four. She's fourteen now. Obviously, she has made improvements, but still skittish and still bites others. She chose me as her "one" human and has never/will not ever bite me, but continues to bite my husband impulsively. We accept her. She has had other dogs to help her along here at home and we simply give her the best life we can. She's never been alone and I'm always at home. I think despite her nervousness, she knows deep in her heart that she is loved ❤️ ( you would think by now 🤷‍♀️ )

[@donaldcaesar6009]

Where is she my wife and I would love to take her in.

[@5DNRG]

Your post shows you really understand our precious little ones...🌻👍

[@sakitoby1581]

@@peace-and-quiet Yep you just gotta meet them where they are, sometimes...sounds like you've helped her live her best life! God bless you and your hubs for that. Nice thing about small dogs is that even when they've got problematic behaviors, you can manage them because they're little guys. My rotten little baby (not a chi) was an angry little biter but usually only with MOM & DAD! HAHAHA With everyone else, acted like a little angel. Brat! But we knew how to handle her. She was only a menace at home, and a small one.

[@coldsobacos]

lucille : *bites* the foster mom : *pets her belly* lucille : i have reconsidered my decision

[@matthewperdun9312]

Lol that moment was adorable

[@alexgunderson1422]

She like (oh thats the spot yea)

[@cynthiareyes1495]

🤣

[@spacemax8896]

She be like "You got 30 minutes to stop that !"

[@Earthy-Artist]

😂

[@cars654]

You are a very special person to help this little dog trust people again.

[@GingerTheSpoiledCat]

👍🥰😀

[@zerosumgame5700]

Feral. This dog *never* trusted people. Assuming it isn't clickbait flavor text, those belly rubs should have been the *first* time she trusted people.

[@biokosmos]

He really like It!

[@Ou81269]

Amen. That says it all.

[@gabriellakaterina6782]

Indeed she is! 💚💙💜

[@paulpienkowski498]

She reminds me of my little girl. A scared Chihuahua who just melted when you loved her.

[@GingerTheSpoiledCat]

She was so cute getting pet with her scared face 🤗😃❤🧡

[@gabriellakaterina6782]

❤️ love always works... sooner or later!

[@naemack1441]

"Somebody's gonna love her so much." I already do. 💜

[@jamesmcgreenmine6329]

Hello Nae, how are you doing today?

[@EL-gu8fv]

How awful things must have been for her to be so paralysed with fear. And what beautiful chihuahua smiles at the end. Bless your heart for what you do.

[@gigijordan8960]

exactly what I was thinking! puppy mills dogs are often like that...

[@Itsunclegabby]

Simple lack of socialization can result in this behavior.

[@AlizaJayne]

Her cautious face 🤣🤣🤣 giving you the side eye like she was plotting your murder 😆 Very cute ending! So glad she gained trust and seems so happy and relaxed! Definitely will live a longer happier life without so much stress and worry!

[@curiousyuta]

My dog does the same exact thing!

[@hersheythebody]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Ikr!

[@sabrinapittsley2304]

I have a little one just like her. I rescued her at 3 months old and she’s almost 10 years old now. My best friend for sure.

[@gabriellakaterina6782]

Thank you so much for saving your best friend!

[@DanielHernandez-cm3om]

Once a dog gives you its most vulnerable spot, that is the tummy, for rubs, means it trusts you

[@FunkThompson]

It can also be more submission, that then leads to trust. That was the dog essentially saying "OK I give up." And then saying "Uh... why was I trying to bite this thing, this is AMAZING!"

[@kathyrama4570]

I have a Chihuahua, Latte, she LOVES belly rubs. I love her soooi much.

[@customer5032]

Kathy Rama- Latte is a great name! My two are named Vanilla and Caramel! 🐾🐕🐾🐕

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Elwood is my guy. Chi are the best. He is a long hair long leg dude. He is damn smart

[@Stalkergames916]

Every stray or feral I meet loves belly rubs happy she got to get a loving person

[@customer5032]

@@thereissomecoolstuff yes agreed, they are super smart!

[@kathyrama4570]

@@Stalkergames916 My little daughter was not a stray, but she was neglected and abused by her previous owner. She is my soul mate. I love her so much.

[@Audiogeek-kf2ez]

What a fantastic job you did bring this cute little bundle out of her schell

[@pablohammerly448]

@Audiogeek1958: shell* 🤔

[@aurelielagrange2173]

Chihuahuas are often anxious little dogs, and biters. Yes, they get a bad rap in shelters for that reason. But there’s no “bad” chihuahua imo. They just need patience & kindness. They will bond very strongly to their “trusted” people. Anyway, that’s my take as a chihuahua owner & chihuahua rescue operator. ♥️

[@sakitoby1581]

All true. Animal control said mine snapped at them when they rescued him. Honestly I cannot imagine this at all, has NEVER snapped at anyone in the 7yrs since!! But yes, they are fearful and anxious and can be tricky at first. But oh my yes, they bond more than any dog breed I've ever had. I'm inseparable from mine now. Wonderful breed. I'm a total convert.

[@Teenage_Mutant_Ginga_Ninja]

There's no such thing as a "bad" dog in general. They're either feral, raised wrong, abused or have some mental illness they can't help. Also just being scared and unsure makes things hard for them. I saw once someone say ”imagine you're naked in a strange place where people talk to you in a language you don't understand. Now imagine they just wanna touch and play with you and drag you out of your comfort zone. Now you know at least a little bit about what being a dog is like." It makes me a bit sad how dogs have evolved alongside us as our partners yet most people don't even understand them. It's really not that hard. You may not be able to talk with them and pinpoint their problems easily but it sure isn't hard to notice a problem and help to fix it with them.

[@aurelielagrange2173]

@Jon Bennett Way overbred, I agree. It’s gotten better here in SoCal but I still remember the faces & names of near identical dogs as above that were euthed for space. 😪

[@emelphick4742]

@@aurelielagrange2173 wow so the chi over breeding has actually gotten better in socal? I thought it may have gotten worse during the pandemic & everyone being at home more wanting more dogs. I sure hope it has gotten better though! So heartbreaking! Thank you for what you do in rescue!!

[@paulinegallagher7821]

@@sakitoby1581 Its understandable why they are so fearful since they are so little. Everything looks huge and threatening

[@geekthegirl6961]

She looks like an adorable Eddie Munster.

[@brighgeal8117]

This is EXACTLY how my dog was when I got her. It took so long for her to trust me but now that she does she is the most loyal loving dog in the world. Love changes everything ❤️

[@electrobuster5483]

there’s a reason why belly rubs are the ultimate doggie pacifier

[@electrobuster5483]

@@khamjaninja. Thank you for the lesson in dog behavior. I’ll take this to heart whenever I get my next dog.

[@dggydddy59]

@@electrobuster5483 I'd like to emphasize, as someone who does behavior modification in rehabilitating abused and neglected dogs, that the last thing he said about "putting it into submission" which means forcibly holding your dog down on it's side or back, presumably to teach him who's boss, is one of the worst and most misguided pieces of information that people get. There is no respected trainer in the world that will tell you to do that. There are still other people who advocate for it though, but it's based on non scientific, outdated "dominance theory" belief, and like I said, it's one of the most discouraged practices among respected trainers. Sorry but I have to say something when I see someone giving really bad advice like that. Cheers!

[@chrisnorman9980]

My sister’s rescue chihuahua - Gracie - will do anything to get her belly rubbed. She goes into her “zen” zone when she does. The great thing was - even though she had suffered a bad life before - she has never snapped or bitten. She lives like a fairy tale princess now.

[@BronteBlu2]

Oh gosh...she looks exactly like my very first Chihuahua, Blu. He was 18 when he passed away. Blu's legs were much shorter and his coat, although short, was very thick...but his marking were the same as this sweet girl. I would have people ask me what Blu was...I would say he was a toy Shepherd. They always responded the same...I never knew there were toy Shepherds...I would laugh and then tell them he was a Chihuahua. I'm addicted to Chihuahuas now, and have 2 little rescues...my little velcro dogs. Love em so much.

[@sakitoby1581]

TOY SHEPHERD!! That's hilarious. Velcro chi's are the BEST!

[@HayleysComet3]

I agree with you! I tell people my dog is a toy shepherd too. And my chihuahua that passed at 17, a toy Doberman, same color as this chihuahua. Chihuahuas are the best.

[@johnericsson5697]

Hello how are you?

[@powers1217]

When I’m the only one around I have 2 Velcro chis, but if anyone else shows up one of my girls has absolutely no loyalty. She loves everyone. She would literally hop into the UPS truck if the driver told her to 😁. She actually enjoys going to the vet because they spoil her ❤️

[@AmandaJane229]

"Sometimes you have to go slow in order to go far." I really love how Michelle put that wise gem. Wishing you all the love and happiness in the world Michelle and Lucille. (Lucille is such a good name for a chihuahua. )

[@CryBlueofZ]

She was just a scared baby

[@lucid_dreams420]

That last sentence really made me so incredibly happy for Lulu. I'm so glad someone adopted this sweet girl.

[@Scott-wf9kp]

"Sometimes you have to go slow in order to go far." Absolutely accurate when it comes to interacting with animals that are fearful. Patience and compassion are everything.

[@cindywitter9741]

I adopted a severely abused Chi, it took almost 2 months before he trusted me enough to let me touch him. I used the 3 ingredients to gain his trust….time, patience and a ton of love. When the breakthrough came he turned into my teddy bear. I loved him so much ❤️. He passed in my arms at age 16 covered in my tears.

[@tracypolselli1464]

The thing I love about chihuahuas is that they don’t care how small they are, they don’t take crap! Bless your patience with her.

[@jamesmcgreenmine6329]

Hello Tracy, how are you doing today?

[@Myboyoblue]

Shows what taking time and having love and patience can bring

[@blueladybug4767]

She's so adorable.

[@Tee-295]

One of our chihuahuas was that way. She was kept in a cage most her life and she is just the most precious girl. She was so skiddish and now we can pet her head and she trusts us completely.

[@danielsetty9204]

My little chihuahua was dumped outside the humane society building and has been incredibly affectionate and has never been aggressive, very submissive. Belly rubs are the key to their hearts for sure ❤

[@marshascholes5711]

Thank you for your efforts to show that little girl patience and love. It took time, but you persevered, and she finally allowed you to give her belly rubs. She just warms my heart. I would love to adopt a friend like her. Nothing cures loneliness like a little companion!

[@jamesmcgreenmine6329]

Hello Marsha, how are you doing today?

[@lisabelle7553]

The shelters are full of little angels like her, just waiting for you. You can even offer to foster-to-adopt. Good luck!

[@nhvnaturalpet]

She completely changed when her belly was rubbed! It just goes to show you that all we want is a little TLC 😍. Thank you for saving this little sweetie and letting her learn to trust again 💖

[@drbichat5229]

My JackChi was like that when we adopted her, she was found in the streets of Baltimore after someone had tried to kill her by choking her. She is now my baby and a cuddle bug. She also likes belly rubs and to hear people singing lullabies

[@sidneygreenglass106]

I just tear up when I read that someone could hurt such a little thing so badly. Like my Mom always said, all is well that ends well.

[@rachelleasedwalker6313]

"Sometimes you need to go slow in order to go far." Very wise words. Kinda the story of my life right now.

[@dhope390]

Oh wow, I love Chihuahuas.

[@soggykid5580]

She has those crazy eyes..:just like my chihuahua

[@SacredRat]

Reminds me of my doggo, Chuckles. It took him 5+ years, but he eventually became one of the most chill, nonchilaunt dogs in existance RIP Chuckles. Miss you buddy

[@dominicbonarrigo6502]

She’s so cute🤣🤣

[@michellel.6001]

I think the Dodo needs to post more videos like this. This is a little closer to the reality of rescue work. Most of the videos I see show rescued dogs that immediately turn into loving cuddle bugs with the fosters or rescuers. That certainly hasn’t been my experience w a rescue chihuahua that I’ve had for 8 months. He’s a fear biter too. He’s still a work in progress but has made great improvement in the time I’ve had him.

[@johnericsson5697]

Hello how are you?

[@karengarcia2091]

Yes, I volunteer for a local rescue that specializes in taking pups like this off of the euthanasia list and gives them a second chance. It is the most amazing and rewarding experience to be able to turn these brave souls around and give them a chance. Thank you for doing what you do and rescuing the unwanted. :)

[@jamesmcgreenmine6329]

Hello Karen, how are you doing today?

[@johnericsson5697]

Hello how are you?

[@lilyotv9767]

Aw what a wonderful pup & her foster mom's the best!

[@jamesmcgreenmine6329]

Hello Lily, how are you doing today?

[@shiloallard9790]

Poor baby girl I’m glad she learned to trust again 🥺❤️🙏🏻

[@Sandforyourhands]

Aww!

[@gomolemofritz5966]

This dog has been through a lot but at least its a happy ending 🥀

[@Unknown_crusader]

Lol I love how she just froze when she got the belly rubs.

[@debraroberts7291]

She is a beautiful girl… love the chi, I’ve had 3 rescues and miss them soooo much. Thanks for what you do ♥️🐾🐾🐾🐶🥰

[@jamesmcgreenmine6329]

Hello Debra, how are you doing today?

[@johnericsson5697]

Hello how are you?

[@debraroberts7291]

It’s been a Year since I’ve seen this Video and still get teary eyed 🥲She reminds me of My little Chi , Beautiful 💕😘🐾🐾🤗

[@skatergirl8019]

You did an AMAZING job with her!! Chihuahuas are soooo special. I had one for 17 years and I miss her everyday. Thank you for helping her know what love is!! ❤️

[@johnericsson5697]

Hello how are you?

[@daphneloose5880]

Lucille is one cute little dog. so glad that she now has a loving forever home of her own!!

[@sandyr164]

Thank you for your patience & working with her. Unfortunate she needs to learn love & comfort. She looks like she is getting there with those sweet belly rubs🐾❤️🐾❤️

[@jamesmcgreenmine6329]

Hello Sandy, how are you doing today?

[@cesarconh895]

I'll take her! I lost my friend of 16 years 3 years ago and I need another beautiful soul like him to take his spot. I never thought I would cry 😭 like a little girl at age 32 when he died.

[@teresagrubb6578]

Thank you for helping these these animals they do need help and you talked to him so thank you

[@jamesmcgreenmine6329]

Hello Teresa, how are you doing today?

[@melissamurphy5315]

This is why I picked Bastion when I saw him. The shelter worker was trying so hard to convince me he was worth it but I'd already fallen. He wouldn't even make direct eye contact and stood stiff in the corner. There was no warm up and while he didn't have defense issues like this it was still slow progress getting him to trust us. While we could be in the same room. It was so much time quietly setting treats down closer to us and feeding him and letting him around our older dog to see he was safe. A year later he is still skittish but will go on walks, approach new people (one on one) and likes to cuddle up at night. If you have it in you, it is worth the work.

[@johnericsson5697]

Hello how are you?

[@louisehicks3285]

What a darling lil Chi!!!! Thankful to see her safe and thriving. Thank you!

[@spunk33grl]

SHe reminds me so much of my little girl Chloe who just passed away after a nice long life, the first half of which was horrible, but the second half of which was loving and fabulous. She came to me just like little Lulu and turned into my absolute best friend in the world. Dogs like these are so worth the time and effort. Thank you for taking the time to help her

[@giselafiege7169]

I don’t believe I would have forced her out of her comfort zone. I believe patience combined with love would have gotten the same results just in her own time.

[@kindoe66]

My thoughts exactly.

[@zerosumgame5700]

And how much time would that be? I was *very* aggressive about giving my rescue kitten a taste of her new life, she hadn't been eating at the shelter after all her siblings got adopted away, and had spent 3 out of her 5 months alive in a cage. I wanted her to turn around *as fast as possible.* I gave her a neckrub on her first night in my home, so that she would be *less* stressed *faster,* and she was purring before night one, and eating by day two. Patience is an essential component to treatment, but so is action. The results speak for themselves, the rescue kitten I talked about is the one cuddling my face in my profile pic, and this chihuahua got well and then adopted.

[@angel1202003]

@@zerosumgame5700 i don’t usually people take the not patient approach with cats so this is an interesting perspective. most people try to bond quickly with dogs though

[@MichelleLyn84]

Well if she had adopted her that’d be fine but she was the foster getting the dog ready for adoption. There are a lot of animals in need and if you take your time based on their wants, then that could potentially take time, money, and shelter away from other animals. So unfortunately that’s not always a realistic option.

[@zerosumgame5700]

@@angel1202003 I have a powerful reaction to the misery of others. I heard her story, and couldn't wait to adopt when I knew the answer was that she needed to bond with someone, and soon. Black cat, sick and undersized from not eating, not eating from depression, depressed from loneliness, with the saddest eyes I've personally seen on an animal. Her chances of being adopted were abysmal, and all she needed was love, so I wasted no time and gave her the best tiny neckrub I could manage, *then* left her alone to get to know the house. Dogs tend to bond quickly with me, for comparison. They kind of come naturally to me, the cat stuff is only since my 20s. I was taught by a cat person to get them used to being messed with while they are young, and since the two kittens weren't acting dangerously, I felt safe putting my hands on the situation from the start. The other cat didn't need any immediate attention, so my reaction was specific to the one cat and situation.

[@aloryt]

Ile złego musiał przeżyć taki malutki piesek?!!! Uwielbiam Dodo za dobre zakończenia 🥰👍

[@sidneygreenglass106]

Me too. This poor baby had a bad start in life.

[@appolop8273]

Only good hearted people are capable of helping the helpless in life. Good job!

[@glendacrosbywilkins4246]

This baby is a PERFECT MATCH to Mine. They must have came from the same litter.......Mine is Lil Man...He weigh's almost 5 lbs. & is 11 yrs. old...... I would'nt take a Million dollars for him....I love him so much..................

[@kennyphun1946]

As a mini pinscher owner I love my little guy a lot too, know the feeling, they’re family

[@jamesmcgreenmine6329]

Hello Glenda, how are you doing today?

[@triciachapman7670]

Lulu is just precious! She was so terrified but through perserverance, love and a kind hand she came around! Thank you for taking the time with her! Take care

[@PatrickRyan150]

Poor Lil girl had never known love. So glad she is in her forever home!

[@RaineStudio]

The belly rub thing is when your dog finally gave up and submitted. A dog rolled over on its bag is submitting itself to the upper dog.

[@ollerpops]

Another Poor animal let down by a “human”. They have no idea the impact they have on these blessed animals lives. Thank God for this young lady saving this beautiful little animal.

[@wolfheart2914]

Early! This is the earliest I’ve been to any video lol and when u tried to clip her nails so was so ferocious but when you were giving her belly rubs she just turned into an upside down statue laying down for belly rubs! She is so adorable!

[@Strike1234X]

Momyy That doggy is so cute!

[@maketheworldabetterplace2292]

lol adorable, bless that woman for giving the little nugget a loving home. How could you even put hands on something precious as this little face? you can tell she went through a lot in her previous home....some people need to face karma

[@rast7408]

make the world👍🏽 yes a lil nugget 🥰🐕

[@Simply_Gerlie22]

"Don't you dare touch m....oh..oh.. feels good.. yeah I love it." 😂🤭🥰

[@depressedmfLmao]

She is cute!

[@meeee240]

I've been having a horrible day today till I stop to watch this video. You Are A Blessing To Your Dog ! May God Bless You And Your's 💕💖💕

[@hotflippinmess9178]

What a sweet girl!!

[@Kbeagley2413]

When I saw this video I fell in love with that dog that dog is so cute and it really made my day! ✨🥰💗

[@mikecarrico2876]

Back2Basic: my mom recently lost her rescue dog she had since 2009!!, tuffy was such a tangled mess with fear of men telling the abuse histrory!, so my "good morning to you good morning to you", when he pranced out of mom's room in morning to jump on me where i gave him a rundown so he could wallow all over me!! 😆 MISS you tuffy!! Lol

[@paulboserup463]

Thank you for the love shown!

[@jamiepesce7062]

You did a fantastic job, bringing out the sweetness of this little girl. Bravo! She is a beautiful girl, I am glad she found a home❣️

[@imechko_familia]

My chihuahua hates belly rubs, but she likes butt rubs and eat scratching like a cat 😄 Thank you for talking care of this cutie ❤️❤️❤️

[@ListenSilent121]

The way to a feral doggie's heart is through her tummy! 🐶👍

[@Kaloapoele]

I taught my feral kitten about belly rubs it reminds me of her. She had that same “transition” look in her eyes like challenging to trust. She’s stoked on the belly rubs now.

[@jamileebellottie1048]

As a chihuahua mama myself I love this ❤

[@kimarellano3791]

I once adopted a yorkie like this . I was his 4th home . It took almost a year before he could be fully trusted .

[@timwalcott6268]

Being a Chihuahua owner , friend, and very fortunate pup lover, my chis all three of them were lovers of attention and gave it all back by a simple act of caring and showing them love by a petting of the belly or just holding them close. Max, RudyBear, and Butkus were the pups that taught me true meaning of showing a pup that he all three can trust myself and my kids. Labs, boxers, vislas, have showed me that a show of caring is all it takes. Chihuahuas are one of the most loyal breeds in the pup world.

[@gaia1577]

She is freakin adorable!!

[@Red-rl1xx]

Good to see her adjust and find a home to boot!

[@beajbrow4230]

Them little dog are like big dog when excited my chihuahuas are. And I love them I'm 3rd generation chihuahuas owning. My grandmother had one for 18 yrs my mom owned them and I have 4 girl chihuahuas. I can't imagine my life without them. Preciousness

[@yajtramer6913]

She is a beautiful little angle

[@Jl2damax]

She looks so much like my baby girl Angie I couldn’t help shedding a few tears. I hope Lucille has a long and happy life. Rip Angie

[@cathyhoggatt9421]

God bless you for never giving up on her! ❤🐾😊

[@lisanidog8178]

I love Chihuahuas. Had one for 16 and a half years. She was an amazing girl. I miss her terribly. She's been passed on for 4 years. I often visit her gave in my back yard buried next to her cat brother.

[@magietagie]

💖💖💖

[@davidgordon7673]

If only there were a place where wounded/untrusting humans could get this kind of healing love.

[@bailodescalza]

That Chihuahua had the anger of 10,000 people! So happy she's in her forever home where she will keep receiving lots a belly rubs❤

[@barbarajustice9499]

She is adorable she has a sweet face I’m glad she has a forever home

[@serenityenderson]

TBH, it never occured to me that a Chihuahua could be ferel... Thanks for the education x

[@MOthanMost]

Lol yeah not probable. Fearful and unsocialized sure but not feral.

[@yourgodismean4526]

What a good smart foster mama! Truly love these stories. With all the ugliness in America, reminds me there are still good, kind people here😘

[@ritacheatham9048]

She is exactly the little girl I am looking for!!!! I would love another chichi to be a sister for the little girl I have at home. If anyone knows of someone giving up a little Chihuahua girl, please respond 💞 I will be looking at the shelters for a rescued girl❣️

[@jamesmcgreenmine6329]

Hello Rita, how are you doing today?

[@Lunadish]

1:20 don't touch me! don't..don't what's this?? 👀 What's this yummy feeling on my belly ☺️☺️

[@louisejohnson6057]

I already love this little lady, how could I not?! She is a pure soul, and should only know love. Just like all the other animals out there.

[@jamesmcgreenmine6329]

Hello Louise, how are you doing today?

[@gennyreese420]

You and your dogs saved this lil darlings life!!🙏💙😇💕💕💕

[@johnericsson5697]

Hello how are you?

[@markrumfola9833]

Beautiful Story

[@DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo]

That was nice to see. It answers one of my "what if" questions: 1. What if a "shut down" and "spooked" dog was taken out of its comfort zone and gently caressed? Would that work? It has here, thanks. I would have wrapped the dog in a blanket; it might offer more comfort, at first, then hands. 2. What if there were other dogs? The video does not indicate how long the other dogs had been with the new dog. Would the scared dog see how the other dogs felt safe when handled by humans? If there are other dogs then I would not force the dog, I would just make it comfortable for the dog to feed and sleep. In time, in the help of the other dogs, I suspect that the scared dog would "come around" on its own. But I don't know so I am asking you. Thanks.

[@0ctacamel]

In my opinion with that first question, forcing a dog out of their comfort zone like this is the wrong thing to do, it just happened to work out with this specific dog. Wrapping her in a blanket probably would’ve actually been worse because she would feel even more trapped. It probably would’ve been better if the woman first let her settle in and then *gradually* start interacting more.

[@dggydddy59]

As someone who does behavior modification in rehabilitating abused and neglected dogs for over 10 years, that the way it was shown and implied on this video, that this girl absolutely forced this dog into an even more fearful state by rushing it and pushing things the way she did. It is definitely not the proper way. What she's doing is called "flooding", which means she's overwhelming the dog and she's just lucky that it seems to have worked out in this case. But you're correct in thinking that you need to go at the dog's speed and at their comfort level. I've worked with feral dogs that took months before they even let me hand feed them. You can't force a dog to be comfortable, which is what this girl was trying to do.

[@quackityswife_hq2770]

Soo cute!! Love this channel it makes my day better!! Like if you agree

[@juliadesl]

So happy for Lucille to have found a safer world and a forever home.

[@deniseeulert2503]

My current dog was from a shelter. His online picture was of him on his back, presenting his belly for rubbing. I had to go see him and five years later he's here on the couch as I type.

[@PHN-2024]

It’s Obvious She was Triggered by you wearing those UNC Tops but when you had the DUKE Gear on, She was able to Trust You because I never Trust anyone wearing UNC Clothing.

[@naturazpolski9213]

Pushing your pet out of the comfort zone is not a good idea. It's flooding until the pet give up. Just take your time, show some patient and the pet will finally warm up. In this way, maybe this doggo was ok, buy most of the pets wouldn't and would shut down even more.