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Originally Posted by FirstYorkie  Excellent advice!
I agree. Don't force pup to socialize when she is sooo afraid. If she has a safe place where you can shut her up, great. If not, let her hide.
After the holidays, try a systematic desensitization like Joy suggested. A good, positive trainer could help you if you wanted more guidance.
It *is* something you want to address because, interestingly, more dogs bite out of fear than for any other reason. |
This is excellent advice from Joy and Carol
My first rule of thumb when a new rescue comes in is to leave them alone until they start coming out on their own. I especially never force anything onto them until they are ready and I make sure they have a place away from the gang.
I think it is very important to note what Carol said
"more dogs bite out of fear than for any other reason"
Good Luck and go slow.