VERY shy pup - sometimes gets aggressive...WHYYYY?! - MyCorgi.com2024-03-29T12:53:29Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/very-shy-pup-sometimes-gets?commentId=1150197%3AComment%3A749386&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noOK...get every kid to wear pe…tag:mycorgi.com,2010-09-12:1150197:Comment:7493862010-09-12T21:19:37.494ZJane Christensenhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JaneChristensen
OK...get every kid to wear peanut butter on their face! hehe. There is a frame of time from 8-16 weeks that if the pups learns these things it is better but all dogs can learn. I have several rescues that never learned this but they have become used to and actually like other dogs and kids now. It's kind of like a child that you want them to learn that other people and animals are a good thing but every child is different and some will also be more shy. Maybe a child could throw a favorite toy…
OK...get every kid to wear peanut butter on their face! hehe. There is a frame of time from 8-16 weeks that if the pups learns these things it is better but all dogs can learn. I have several rescues that never learned this but they have become used to and actually like other dogs and kids now. It's kind of like a child that you want them to learn that other people and animals are a good thing but every child is different and some will also be more shy. Maybe a child could throw a favorite toy for him or find something that he wants to really play with and let him do that with a kid. As for dogs...you may need to leash him if you don't and if he's being a bully he doesn't get to play...teaching him to leave it or no may help but he's still a little young for that concept. In classes (ours they can be 12 weeks) they learn to sit while we meet/greet and there's dogs there but they need to focus on their masters not the other dog. This was very hard for Sage as she wants to play 24/7 with dogs,people and kids! I don't know if this answered your questions or not. Keep on trying...the more you can do the better:) That's what I wad saying...I…tag:mycorgi.com,2010-09-12:1150197:Comment:7493852010-09-12T21:07:22.356ZSamm & Reggiehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/SammRowe
That's what I wad saying...I read somewhere that the third month is the "fear month" , and he is currently three months - I just wasn't sure how accurate that was :/
That's what I wad saying...I read somewhere that the third month is the "fear month" , and he is currently three months - I just wasn't sure how accurate that was :/ Aren't there also development…tag:mycorgi.com,2010-09-12:1150197:Comment:7493822010-09-12T21:04:09.491ZVee Lutherhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/veeLuther
Aren't there also developmental stages when puppies are more fearful?
Aren't there also developmental stages when puppies are more fearful? Thanks a bunch! He starts his…tag:mycorgi.com,2010-09-12:1150197:Comment:7493662010-09-12T19:43:04.059ZSamm & Reggiehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/SammRowe
Thanks a bunch! He starts his classes Tuesday actually so I'm hoping they help. I just can't get over how shy he is! We'll go for our long walks and there will be people YARDS away that haven't even noticed him and he runs in the opposite direction!
Thanks a bunch! He starts his classes Tuesday actually so I'm hoping they help. I just can't get over how shy he is! We'll go for our long walks and there will be people YARDS away that haven't even noticed him and he runs in the opposite direction! Thanks! And yes, I'm sure to…tag:mycorgi.com,2010-09-12:1150197:Comment:7493642010-09-12T19:41:32.197ZSamm & Reggiehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/SammRowe
Thanks! And yes, I'm sure to not overwhelm him - it's never more than two at a time. And the kid in that picture had PB on his face! ;) hahaha. And by 'he has 4 weeks' do you mean if it's not resolved, he'll be set in his ways? :|
Thanks! And yes, I'm sure to not overwhelm him - it's never more than two at a time. And the kid in that picture had PB on his face! ;) hahaha. And by 'he has 4 weeks' do you mean if it's not resolved, he'll be set in his ways? :| When you introduce him to new…tag:mycorgi.com,2010-09-12:1150197:Comment:7493482010-09-12T18:02:12.346ZJane Christensenhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JaneChristensen
When you introduce him to new people and dogs I would also start out slow...1-2 kids that give him a treat and a dog that maybe you set up a chance for them to meet somewhere. It may be overwhelming if he's not used to this and a crowd rushes in. Yes, treats are great for this and classes should help. I had a problem like this with one of my own that I thought was so used to dogs...only problem was they were all mine not strange dogs. Looks like he's ok with that cute pic you just posted so…
When you introduce him to new people and dogs I would also start out slow...1-2 kids that give him a treat and a dog that maybe you set up a chance for them to meet somewhere. It may be overwhelming if he's not used to this and a crowd rushes in. Yes, treats are great for this and classes should help. I had a problem like this with one of my own that I thought was so used to dogs...only problem was they were all mine not strange dogs. Looks like he's ok with that cute pic you just posted so maybe just limit it to 1-2 till he learns how much fun it can be and yes...he has about 4 weeks for this important teaching to happen!<br />
He sure is cute! You are right to want to help…tag:mycorgi.com,2010-09-12:1150197:Comment:7493392010-09-12T17:12:35.861ZBev Levyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/BevLevy
You are right to want to help him during this important socialization period. Some dogs are more reactive to new things than others and if the breeder did not emphasize socializing the puppies it does make it harder. I would continue what you are doing and look around for a puppy class. That will really help him with being around other dogs. The trainer will also be able to help you.
You are right to want to help him during this important socialization period. Some dogs are more reactive to new things than others and if the breeder did not emphasize socializing the puppies it does make it harder. I would continue what you are doing and look around for a puppy class. That will really help him with being around other dogs. The trainer will also be able to help you.