As I mentioned elsewhere, Buffy the Basset was retired from a show career because of lack of confidence. We have only had her since Saturday and have been letting her chill, but I'm not sure we are making any progress...or not much. She is spending the day outside (doggie door) by choice and is afraid of everything...us included. I keep going out to encourage her to come in, but she won't do it. It's funny the way she talks to us, almost like saying "no way, go away." We'll have patience with her, but I wonder if anyone has some ideas to get her over this.
I won't let her stay outside at night, so I have to put a leash on her to bring her in. It might just be that she is used to being outside and likes it, and that's OK for now. I have taken her for walks, offered treats...now I am wondering, would a show dog consider a "walk" as "work?" Maybe I need to cut those out for a while...they were just short ones anyways.
Just want her to become more people friendly...I also need to introduce her to our Vet, and get her spayed, but I can't do that to her right now. I would like a little more trust in us built up. So I'm open for suggestions!