I have a 9 lb Chi/JRT mix. I am looking on getting some advice about dealing with her fearfulness. I have tried treats, exposure, thundershirt, positive reinforcement. When I got her she was abandoned on an native reserve when I was driving down the country road. She was infected with fleas, ticks and she had severe mange. 80% her body was bawled. Took me almost 4 1/2 months of treatment to get her fur back (had no clue what kind of dog she was). She was roughly 6 months old when I rescued her. She is almost 3 now. I live in an apartment and everyone on my floor treats (when they greet her) her (very patient with her). She is amazing at recall, commands, off leash, but I am still concerned about the fear she exhibits. Today we went out for a walk and there was a little girl and the mom just wasn't too smart about asking if she could go near my dog; well Mya got upset and growled/lunged. I had her on leash of course but hate the fact that she does it and no reason for it (I have never abused her or anything).I want her out of the state. I am hoping I can come here and find some more ideas, suggestions and input. She hikes with me, we exercise 2 hours every day, she walks and she has a dozen toys. She is never bored. She is treated well.
