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catbyte

(34,403 posts) Mon May 30, 2022, 01:39 PM May 2022

This Dog Growled When His New Dad Tried To Touch Him

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This Dog Growled When His New Dad Tried To Touch Him (Original Post) catbyte May 2022 OP

So many in need. StarryNite May 2022 #1

With dogs this nervous and protective, try sitting several yards away with your back to it...bring Karadeniz May 2022 #2

My dog growls all the time, it's how she asks RainCaster May 2022 #3

It is so gratifying when your pathetic rescue dog finally trusts you and gains confidence. Midnight Writer May 2022 #4

I would cuddle with her bf too Skittles May 2022 #5

StarryNite

(9,446 posts)

1. So many in need.

Reply to catbyte (Original post)

Mon May 30, 2022, 01:47 PM

May 2022

Grateful to all the heroes who care enough to rescue.

Karadeniz

(22,537 posts)

2. With dogs this nervous and protective, try sitting several yards away with your back to it...bring

Reply to catbyte (Original post)

Mon May 30, 2022, 01:48 PM

May 2022

a book or something to quietly occupy yourself!

RainCaster

(10,884 posts)

3. My dog growls all the time, it's how she asks

Reply to catbyte (Original post)

Mon May 30, 2022, 02:26 PM

May 2022

As a pup we taught her to "speak softly" for a treat. She decided on her own to use that as a universal request. For dinner, some of my popcorn, a walk, it's all determined by context.

Midnight Writer

(21,768 posts)

4. It is so gratifying when your pathetic rescue dog finally trusts you and gains confidence.

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Mon May 30, 2022, 03:36 PM

May 2022

Each step is a thrill.

Skittles

(153,169 posts)

5. I would cuddle with her bf too

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Mon May 30, 2022, 11:06 PM

May 2022

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