So I just now started taking my two to the dog park since it's nice out. Marley is good and wanders and does her own thing, but Colt... no way.. he is terrified of other dogs and sits at my feet the whole time. If another dog comes over and sniffs him he cowers and if they get too overbearing he shows his teeth out of being scared. He doesn't snap at other dogs though. He goes to anyone that will pick him up and baby him.
What have I done? lol I have turned him into a skinkid that won't play with other dogs. Marley will and I don't get why he won't. I wish I would have known that there was a dog park last summer when I got him because I would have started socializing him alot sooner. He's never had someone invade HIS territory, he was the "other dog" when we brought him home. I am continuing to take them to the park everyday that its nice out in hopes he will get better. I think the being terrified thing is kind of getting better, but not by a whole lot.
I kind of get embarressed that he just wants to be around people at the dog park and not around other dogs. I don't want people to think I am not letting him be a dog. I treat them like me kids as far as buying them good food, treats, toys, and letting them sleep with me

but I think I let them do all the doggy stuff dogs do... anyone else got any advice for me? I know I am gonna keep taking them this summer.. in hopes he will come out of his shell... The only way I can get him to run around is if I run with him.. and I think thats just bc he doesnt want to lose sight of me
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