Denise, I can't wait to hear the answer. I got Daisy when she was 3 yrs old and she is so very timid. She has come out of her shell in the last 3 yrs, but will do the same thing when you scold.
We have been remodeling our home forever and haven't had any carpet, so she has been so good going on her pee pad or letting us know when she has to go. But now that we have carpet in our living room, she has gone on that instead of her pad. I am afraid to carpet the family room.
So I hope someone has an answer for you. How do you train a timid older dog? Please help.