Dogs can have anxiety and fears just like humans...they can be helped with retraining..the crate idea works...start with a few minutes...same with ex-pens.
I would seriously think about a trainer who knows how to work with these types..an anxious dog is miserable for a lifetime...
I know this is not a popular idea, but Joan Gordon once told me to wean pups as early as possible from a high strung, anxious mom I had...then put them with a calm. laid back bitch from 5 weeks on...and other calm puppies/adults...puppies learn behavior from the dam and they can turn out less them ideal as pets...and never breed her again...I did as she advised. |