My new puppy is scared of people. How long until she trusts us?

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My brother and his wife recently got a dog (border collie) 12 week old. We suspect that the dog was beaten up by the former owners. She doesn't want new people in her life as she remains quite scared. How long will it take her to get over her dislike in humans and start rebuilding her trust in us? Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Female | spayed | 3 months and 4 days old | 4.5 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

That is quite young for a puppy to be very scared of everything. If you just got her a few days ago, it may take time for her to adjust (usually 2-3 weeks) before she fully feels herself. However if she is acting so scared that she won't interact at all, isn't eating, or wanting to do normal puppy things (playing, exploring, etc), it is best to seek out a veterinary behaviorist in your area. They can help ensure that Bella starts receiving positive socialization in her environment and with her new family to try and help with her issues. You can learn more about veterinary behaviorists here: http://www.dacvb.org/about/member-directory/

My new puppy is scared of people. How long until she trusts us?

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