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Originally Posted by dands  We have a 1yo yorkie boy. We tried really hard to socialize him through the past year, took him to training classes, on walks, gave treats to total strangers to give to him when we took him out.
The trouble is, he's still so frightened of people. When we go on our walks, his tail is stiff and his ears are alert. Also if he sees someone try to approach him, he'll either crouch back and try to sniff them without letting them touch him or he'll growl/bark.  . Also in our home, if someone comes in, he'll bark and just seems scared all around.
He's our first dog so we don't know how to make him better socialized to people. Eveerytime we try to get him to meet people, he'll bark. Any advice? |
It sounds like you're doing what you can - have you tried holding him when strangers approach and let him sniff while feeling safe in your arms ? My Cheri is a little intimidated by kids - will climb up my leg and I don't know why - children are nothing but nice to my girls - never had a problem so I don't understand it . I hold her and she always seems to relax a bit
the safety he's not feeling is showing and we really never know why some are so skittish - but I bet you can make progress !