My dog Percival a 4 years old Dobermann he is afraid of strangers, loud noises , abrupt movements, he often shaking.
He does not urine or defecate on the streets like every male dog loves to do just at home. I guess the homeopathy could
help . There is no homeopath vet in my town.
Could you help me ?
Thanks

Hi!mottap
the urinating & defecacting is not that un common in dogs to only do it where they have been trained too
Have you had him from a young pup?????
this could be to do with early training!!
also saves on finding nappy sacks in every coat pocket:d
As for noise training there is a method that has been used involving a CD or TAPE of load noises like (fireworks or shotguns)this you leave on when you are not in the house
i.e when you go shopping etc
Obviously you would have to check on first using it that it is not over stressing the dog when you leave

karl

Dogs learn a great deal through association. Try associating strangers and noise with positive things. You may need to ask your friends and family to help you out, however.

Whenever a stranger comes to your home ask them to lower themselves to the ground as low as possible (to avoid towering over the dog, it intimidates some dogs), avoid locking eyes with the dog, and ask them to feed him a special yummy treat like peanut butter, chicken fat (very good for skin and coat), butter, etc. Also, you may want to ask them to speak the the dog in a high pitch, soothing voice. Kinda like cooing a baby; it communicates to the dog that the person isn't a threat.

Try to be as persistent as possible. Instruct people not stand (towering) over the dog watching him (staring, locking eyes). If the doggy tries to hide behind you or between your legs, don't allow him. Try to act as normal and confident as possible. Dogs feel more secure when there is a confident, bigger person in control. If the dog tries to run and hide don't force him out. Try and encourage him to come out on his own. NEVER allow a stranger to force a dog out from under a bed, a hiding spot, or a corner. It may cause the dog to instinctively activate his fight or flight response to the potential threat (the stranger), especially with mini doby's. They are not exactly famous for their tranquil nature. However, yours seems to be very diffident and hesitant (possibly from a previous, traumatizing experience) so i don't expect him to react aggressively, but better safe than sorry.

As for noises, try to purposely surround him with abrupt, loud noises. You may want to progressively increase the magnitude of the noise so as not to traumatize him more and hinder his progress. Try taking a tin can and filling it up with coins and throwing it across the room. Let it rest and go retrieve it; allow your dog to inspect it with his noise and then reward with a special treat. If he reacts very frightened, tone it down a notch and use something less startling. Remember to reward and praise, even if he does act scared. Remember, dogs learn through association and the treat and praise will help him associate loud noises as non-threatening and possibly even positive. Don't be surprised if he eventually tries to engage in play with the object. In a nutshell, purposely make a startling noise, allow him to inspect the noise, reward and praise regardless of his reaction (initially). After he becomes more comfortable, you may want to begin to reward only positive responses so he knows what you expect of him.

Hope the advice helps, good luck and keep us posted with your progress!

P.S. NEVER discipline your dog for undesired behavior. All this will accomplish is further intimidating him, causing him to associate your efforts to rehabilitate him of his fears with negatism, and in consequentially, cause him to regress rather than progress.

Best regards,
Rob