What do I do if a dog is not drinking water because she’s scared and she’s bit me a few times?
Hello all. Not sure what to do here but I did a meet and greet with a dog who was a rescue. The owner was mostly concerned about how my dog would get along with her. He is fine with her but she does not like me. I’ve never had that happen. She refuses to come out of her crate. When I got the slip leash on her she nipped at me twice. But it was the only way I could get her out of the crate to go potty. To my knowledge and awareness she has not had any water to drink and she’s been here for over 24 hours. She went pee this morning but nothing since. I’ve made the owners aware but haven’t heard back. I alerted them that she seemed really scared and she nipped me but they seem to think she will eventually come around. They are out of town and I don’t know what state they are in but they are a full day’s flying away.
My concern is that if she was this protective, not leaving her crate unless prompted that she is feeling abandoned by her family. I really don’t know what else to do.
What are the rules for when something like this happens? I’m concerned for her health and safety honesty. Any advice would be appreciated.