You are getting some great advice.
My Piccolo was also very shy as a puppy. She is 8 years old now and does much better, but still runs aways if someone new tries to pet her when she is sniffing them. She really loves to do tricks and is smart as a whip and I think teaching her tricks was a great first step in working on her socialization. She loved clicker training, too, and would come running when I got it out.
I feel certain that things will continue to improve for your pup, as you work on this. |