| When first starting to train a shy Dog it is very | | | | nervous Dog. Your Dog will slowly learn what is |
| important to realise that it will take time. Do not | | | | correct behaviour. You do not need to shout if |
| expect to get results too quickly. Shy Dogs need | | | | things go wrong. You want your Dog to feel |
| to be treated very carefully. You need to | | | | confident not scared. |
| understand that they are very sensitive and will | | | | Praise whenever possible. |
| not respond well if you try to rush things. | | | | When your Dog acts more confident, wags its tail |
| Whatever the reason for your Dogs shyness, | | | | or does anything that seems like an act of |
| always remember to take things slowly and | | | | confidence, praise it. Being praised will raise a shy |
| carefully. | | | | Dogs confidence and make it feel better about |
| Training a shy or nervous Dog is different to | | | | itself. |
| training more confident animals. Our rescue Dog | | | | Not too much touching. |
| was very shy and nervous and now, after over a | | | | Do not attempt to touch a shy Dog too much at |
| year, she has a lot of confidence and has | | | | first. It will be very nervous and may react badly |
| adjusted very well. | | | | to too much attention. Take your time and your |
| What follows is the best way I found to train a | | | | Dog will come to you when it is ready. Trying too |
| shy Dog. Stay calm at all times. Don't be loud or | | | | hard to pet your Dog may set it back and you |
| aggressive. Be calm and quiet whenever possible. | | | | will take even longer to make it more confident. |
| Shy Dogs respond much better in a calm, relaxed | | | | Overall remember it will take time. There is no |
| environment. No shouting. | | | | overnight solution. Be calm and ind and in time, if |
| Loud noises and shouting will only make a shy | | | | taken slowly, your shy Dog will gain tremendously |
| Dog more nervous. Never scold or shout at a | | | | in confidence. |