Puppy is terrified of outside

[JenC]

Unfortunately the statement that you got the "puppy from a farm in PA" just doesn't leave me with the warm and fuzzies. The pups were probably born and raised in the barn with little to no social interaction with humans. Remove them from their environment and they shut down. I don't imagine there is much the breeder will say. How old is the puppy, BTW?

I would set up an expen in the house and put a newspaper or pee pee pad down, that way it's not so terrible if they do potty in the house. We trained Jagger on a paper in his pen to start with. He'd actually run into his pen to potty if we missed getting him outside.

It's just going to take you a little longer to get the pup acclimated to your home and a house environment. It's very different when you buy a pup from a breeder that raises their dog in the house, they are used to all the home noises and smells, and with a lot of human interaction, they thrive with noise and people around. Jagger was raised in my breeders dining room with lots of socialization. At 8 weeks, we flew in an airplane to bring him home. Going through airport security and the plane with him in my arms didn't even phase him.

[4Thelove]

Just want to say hang in there, you've been given some great advice already!

[POPTOP]

Excellent advice. Give your pup time. What is her name?

You might set up some socialization in the house too. Different textures to walk on, different toys with noises, different people coming into the house. Each should be done slowly. Act confident and she will feel that. If a stranger, to her, comes in the house, they should totally ignore her and let her come to them. They could toss a treat in her direction. She will learn that people are good.

Hang in there, she will come around.

[OHfemail]

Good advice from all. I'd add that a good puppy class goes a long way to socialize a new pup. Our trainer actually introduced (slowly) bikes, wheelchairs, sounds, garbage cans, etc. Add in the confidence that you and your puppy gain, and it's a win win.