2006-08-01 10:45:02 · 11 answers · asked by Ryan g 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Here is a great lesson and advice on dealing with the timid dog.
Motivating a Timid Dog http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=997&S=1
2006-08-01 10:59:58 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try taking him into different environments. Change his walking routine - Do you walk him??--that way he gets used to different situations and noises. Try going to different parks, change your route when u walk, even take him for a car ride. Also when u walk him if he gets scared have him sit and repeat good boy and tell him its ok, that way he will see that the situation is fine. Take treats with you so that way u can reward him. When he is home alone try to leave the t.v. on or the radio so he gets used to the background noise. It will take time depending on his character and his drive. My doberman was scared when he was a puppy of other dogs but with positive reinforcement he kind of looks at them now wondering what the problem is lol!! An awesome website for tips, articles, dvds, n such is www.leerburg.com I have his dvds and they really helped understand my dog
2006-08-01 10:53:43 · answer #2 · answered by leyla e 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ignore all of those immature people out there who have answered your question rudely. They REALLY need to get a life...a job or something to occupy their time. Especially the one with the animal molesting infatuation! Wow! What a weirdo to have even made that comment. Anyway, I think maybe your dog is just a little timid. I wouldn't worry about that too much, I think it is kinda a cute trait. Good luck!
2006-08-01 11:05:54 · answer #3 · answered by misty_28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of people say that dogs take on traits of there owners perhaps the dog learned to be a wuss from watching you, you give a good example of a wuss for the dog to follow in your actions of making the dog meaner why? do you wish the dog to fight your battles for you because your the wuss, truly only time will tell muh huh ha ha
2006-08-01 10:49:42 · answer #4 · answered by abramelin_the_wise_mage 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not going to be easy. IT is best to train them at 6 weeks on up.
2006-08-01 10:59:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a two year old dog now like that. Please accept him for what he is, if you cant enjoy him, give him to a compassionate friend and get a more out going dog.
2006-08-01 10:50:34 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog is 5 yrs old and hes still afraid of everything. some dogs r just like that.
2006-08-01 11:30:11 · answer #7 · answered by korbosaysfosho14 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop yelling at him or allowing him to be around people who yell, a dog needs to trust to protect AND PUPPIES MAKE MISTAKES.
an abused dog cowers. He may have been before you got him. You need to develope a NON SEXUAL bond with him and he will stand up to anything.
2006-08-01 10:54:17 · answer #8 · answered by Bobbi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe he wa abused before you got him try giving him tender love and take him on walks daily try to go to places that are populated so he can get used to being around people and other things.
2006-08-01 10:51:42 · answer #9 · answered by brandy625 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dog need to associate with other people and animals. Take him our with you more often.
2006-08-01 10:48:26 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋