That is what I need, a gentle correction. With him, he's a nervous wreck 90% of the time. He flinches like he's been beaten, even though I've had him since he was 9 weeks old and he's never been hit, kicked or abused in any way. If anyone gets too loud, he slinks off to hide under the bed in fear. He puts his tail b/t his legs and his ears down a lot. He is just a very nervous dog. I don't want to scare him even more. I think removing him from the room, like gating him in the living room while I am talking in the kitchen is a good idea. He'll hate being gated away from me. But at least I won't be speaking harshly to him, or not letting him see me. Hope this will work for him.
Thanks so much for the wonderful advice!
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