Quote Originally Posted by Zen View Post
Oh, poor Rusty. No wonder he has issues!
I'd like to swat the person that made him so fearful.
With a baseball bat
I'm right behind you!! One of my friends adopted a little Chihuahua named Yoda who is also afraid of the fly swatter. I would like to take a really BIG fly swatter and let his previous owner know how it feels.

I'm so happy you are working with a trainer and putting the time and energy into making Rusty feel less fearful. It'll be hard work and he will never be an outgoing, friendly dog, but you will make him a much happier one. Bless you!