My rescue dog is scared of my husband after a year. What to do?

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Hi, We adopted mindy and we knew she was very kittish when we adopted her. We had her for about a yr now and she is still very scared of my husband. She wont let him feed her but will let him pet her a little. We’ve tried everything with treats to him being the only one feeding her. Him giving her wet food and me giving dry food. We even tried her on the leash following him around everywhere. My husband is getting very frustrated and she is very attached to me. What can we do? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 3 years and 4 months old | 4 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

You are doing a good job. Some dogs take years to relax with other people. I recommend taking Mindy, with both you and your husband, to a group obedience class. She will gain confidence when she learns commands and it will help her to be around other dogs and people. You can also try the natural supplement Solliquin. It helps reduce anxiety during training and I’ve found with rescue dogs it helps them with adjusting to a new environment. Continue to be patient and don’t force the issue as that may make it worse. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Mindy.

My rescue dog is scared of my husband after a year. What to do?

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