What to do if new dog is always in her crate?
I rescue a 10 yrs old timid dog, she mostly wants to be in her crate- Should I close the crate and make her stay out with me, so she can get used to me? She will sit with me to pat her but once done, she goes back in her crate. I have only had her for 5 days. Her back ground is her hair was so matter (fleas) that they had to shave her. And her tail got run over part of it fell off.
Thank you, I want to make sure that I am doing the right thing by her and not pushing her too soon. I am letting her stay in her cage but leaving the door open so if she wants to come out she can.