if you have any advice about my question to help me please let me know
2007-12-09 10:05:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Please visit this site to learn about working with shy and fearful dogs.
www.fearfuldogs.com
It's important not to overwhelm this dog, you can make the situation worse by 'flooding' a scared dog. Start by just tossing it food or hand feeding it and not handling it too much. If you want you can pet its chest, pets on the head or back can be threatening to some dogs. It would be good to be sitting or lying on the floor.
You should also find a puppy class and see if you can bring the dog in to socialize with other pups. It's good to find incompatible behaviors to use with your dog to help him feel better with people. But really, check out the website, there's lots of info to help you out, that's what it was designed for.
2007-12-09 14:21:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alright, now people spew puppy mills, back yard breeders like a broken record! GSD's are known for this. I have a female who came from a very good breeder, socialized etc etc. Basically the best you can get with regular inspections on their kennel by the AKC. When we first brought her home she was much the same. Very reserved and shy, even to the point of biting me once the second day we had her. She is the best girl we could hope for now though, with our small children and any small/large animals. Keep in mind, if you want a dog you can have in large group outings, SOCIALIZE her like crazy. They are a breed that gets very territorial over their family. If left at home, or kept at a distance from people on outings, she will be hard to bring to large events, like fairs etc. We now breed, and have 10 beautiful puppies we are raising right now, so if you have ANY more questions or concerns feel free to e-mail me anytime. You'll learn on here you'll get lectured more then get answers to your questions!
2007-12-09 10:20:40 · answer #2 · answered by ~*Wanted*~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may not have been socialized properly as a puppy. I would just give her a little bit of time and lots of extra love and attention!
Good Luck, Merry Christmas!
2007-12-09 10:46:11 · answer #3 · answered by ljhsullivan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your puppy might be shy from whoever was selling him. What I would do is start slow. Give him treats and try to earn his trust back, talk to him. Then once you've earned his trust start teaching him tricks and teaching him games like frisbee and fetch. He'll be your best friend in no time.
2007-12-09 10:13:38 · answer #4 · answered by moosebow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got a 10 week old GSD too. Shes great, but she doesnt have that shyness problem. Its probably cause u got her from a pet store? haha..
2007-12-09 10:50:49 · answer #5 · answered by N.B. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she should be shy at this age, but watch more animal shows, ex dog shows, look on the internet for trainning tips , like search google, yahoo, on trainning tips and socializing a puppy. thats what i did. good luck ; )
2007-12-09 10:11:47 · answer #6 · answered by BoomerJTC 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you need to spend more time with your pet and get him used to adults and children so you do not have any more problems socialising with you or your family don't forget she still needs to be friendly with other animals as well fo proper socialising training speak to a trainer or a behaviourist
2007-12-09 10:57:49 · answer #7 · answered by luke 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just give her time to get used to you. Maybe she likes other pets cuz she is used to be around other dogs and puppies.--her mom and siblings
2007-12-09 10:08:45 · answer #8 · answered by squeaky130 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Whats the problem? She's a baby still, give her time to get use to you.
2007-12-09 10:08:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Be kind and gentle and absolutely trustworthy, she will learn to trust you if you are always trustworthy.
2007-12-09 10:09:11 · answer #10 · answered by heart o' gold 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋