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08-15-2008, 09:56 AM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO
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| Lucy is shy around other dogs Lucy is almost 3 years and never really had a chance to be around other dogs when she was a puppy. My uncle has a westie that she has met a couple of times but Lucy usually crouches down or hides behind me whenever she comes around. I thought maybe this was because she is smaller than the westie. Well, my other uncle has a 2 LB poodle that he brought over and Lucy wanted nothing to do with it. She hid behind my legs and just looked at it. I would really like another puppy but I don't want Lucy to always be afraid. What are some things I can do to make the transition easier? I think if she was around a dog consistently enough she would be okay. She is the same way with humans and won't let someone touch her until they have been to the house a few times. Any advice? She is very playful and I think she would enjoy another dog to play with if only she could get over the fear. I am guilty of picking her up, which I just read on another thread that I shouldn't do that.
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08-15-2008, 10:35 AM | #2 |
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| You have your work cut out for you now since she's already 3 years old and has never been socialized. I would not recommend getting another puppy until she is well socialized. Take her to all the doggie boutique's and stores and keep her in the cart & just wheel her around. Take her to dog parks and walk her around. Sign her up for obedience classes, get a trainer to come to the house. Do all these things, and try not to let a day go by that she isn't around people, kids and other dogs. Start a play-date at your house for tiny dogs. Good luck!
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