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| My parents have met my puppy, a Brussels Griffon, 3 times. Each time they have come over, Precious will not get near my dad and even runs from him. Yesterday, when my parents were over, Precious ran from him and my dad tried to grab her. Unfortunately, she has stitches from just getting spayed 3 days ago. I have tried holding her and introducing them slowly. Giving him a dog cookie to give to her and just sitting near him since she is close to me at almost all times. These things aren't helping and they aren't over a lot, but it worries me, especially since we live near Galveston Island, and we go with my parents and stay in their RV when we evacuate for hurricanes. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Sherri
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It will take a long time but I would have him continue to give her treats. I am not sure how much he is around her, but you can have him feed her some of her meals, and maybe walk her if she will allow him. Also pick a great treat she only gets from him, something like liver or chicken. A really high value food reward. She needs to get used to him on her own. Never lunge at her or force her to be near him let her make up her mind about him.
 
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IF he is not mean or abusive to the dog, I would not force it, take it slow.
Your dad has to except that this will be a long road , and only with patience will the realtionship get better.
Treats are a good Idea, take it slow, if the dog runs, leave him be.
We had a foster dog like that, who was forced to like somebody, he was a submissive urinator.
Not what you want.
good luck.
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i agree with others, keep giving treats and being freindly, have them come over A LOT just so the puppy can get used to them... infact dose this happen with everyone? because if it doose then you puppy as soclizing problems wich can be trained. Let the puppy know that hes a good person. My dog annie had that problem to, whenever anybody came over the house and tried to pet her or be nice she would snarl and growl and sometimes bite, the only people she let actyualy close to her was our family and my aunt and grandama! This has been happening for years and shes just now getting used to people, so you see it might requrie time and patience. Hope this helps! 
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I have a Shih-tzu named Bandit and he has the same sort of problem with my Grandpa. Whenever they come over he barks and avoids him. The good news I have for you though is that as he comes over again more times Bandit is getting better with him. He slowly seems to except him a little bit more every time. GOOD LUCK!!!!!! 
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I agree with the others and another idea is to have your parents come over every now and then so that she will get used to him and if your dad just ignores her then sooner or later she's gonna want to get your dad's attention and go to him. As for now keep giving her treats and if she has a favorite toy then have your dad hold the toy and see if she comes. And if she does then have your dad give her a pat,belly rub, or a massage that way she learns that your dad's not there to hurt her but to play with her and love her. Im glad that I could help and hope everything works out fine!! Let me know how it goes!!
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| Geez, guess i am a little late on a suggestion... I agree with letting the pup come to the person, which will often happen if given time and of course offered a favorite treat, also do not look directly at the pup as this is intimidating behavior perceived by dogs and will only make a shy dog more frightened,
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| I agree with you 100%. Having him give her a treat or a toy so she can associate something positive with him. My dog Dolce (Shih Tzu) is always nervous when I take her for walks. I bring treats and a toy to distract her everytime something or someone makes her scared. She is slowly improving but it does work. Lea
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