Sadly a bad breeder makes a huge difference. My Ollie who is my youngest came from a not so great breeder and he was very very timid and shy. He really is not fond of leaving the house and out going like my others. I have put him in soooo many classes trying to get him exposure but it only helps a little. Right now at a bit over a year and a half I am trying to build his confidence by teaching him tricks and I have found he is really good at agility so we are doing that and after a class he walks around with his head held high acting like he is big stuff. Honestly training will help even just sit, stay and so on. Look for something he likes doing and go with it. It could take awhile but it really might help. It took a while for Ollie and he is still making strides everyday. Just never give up.
__________________  Taylor  My babies Joey, Penny , Ollie & Dixie   Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |