{"id":4324,"date":"2022-06-07T10:14:45","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T10:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-timid-dog-to-come-to-you\/"},"modified":"2022-06-07T12:05:45","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T12:05:45","slug":"how-do-you-get-a-timid-dog-to-come-to-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-timid-dog-to-come-to-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you get a timid dog to come to you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-timid-dog-to-come-to-you\/#How_do_you_get_a_timid_dog_to_come_to_you\" title=\"How do you get a timid dog to come to you?\">How do you get a timid dog to come to you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-timid-dog-to-come-to-you\/#How_do_you_get_a_scared_dog_to_come_to_you\" title=\"How do you get a scared dog to come to you?\">How do you get a scared dog to come to you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-timid-dog-to-come-to-you\/#How_do_you_deal_with_a_timid_dog\" title=\"How do you deal with a timid dog?\">How do you deal with a timid dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-timid-dog-to-come-to-you\/#How_do_I_help_my_timid_dog_gain_confidence\" title=\"How do I help my timid dog gain confidence?\">How do I help my timid dog gain confidence?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-timid-dog-to-come-to-you\/#Why_is_my_dog_so_timid_and_scared\" title=\"Why is my dog so timid and scared?\">Why is my dog so timid and scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-timid-dog-to-come-to-you\/#How_do_I_say_sorry_to_my_dog\" title=\"How do I say sorry to my dog?\">How do I say sorry to my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-timid-dog-to-come-to-you\/#When_dealing_with_a_frightened_dog_you_should_never\" title=\"When dealing with a frightened dog you should never?\">When dealing with a frightened dog you should never?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-timid-dog-to-come-to-you\/#Can_a_fearful_dog_be_cured\" title=\"Can a fearful dog be cured?\">Can a fearful dog be cured?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-timid-dog-to-come-to-you\/#What_dog_breeds_are_prone_to_anxiety\" title=\"What dog breeds are prone to anxiety?\">What dog breeds are prone to anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-timid-dog-to-come-to-you\/#What_makes_a_dog_scared_of_everything\" title=\"What makes a dog scared of everything?\">What makes a dog scared of everything?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-timid-dog-to-come-to-you\/#How_do_you_socialize_a_scared_dog\" title=\"How do you socialize a scared dog?\">How do you socialize a scared dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-timid-dog-to-come-to-you\/#What_does_dog_anxiety_look_like\" title=\"What does dog anxiety look like?\">What does dog anxiety look like?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_timid_dog_to_come_to_you\"><\/span>How do you get a timid dog to come to you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Get to Know the Dog on Their Time.<\/li>\n<li>Take a Walk.<\/li>\n<li>Create a Comfortable Environment.<\/li>\n<li>Use Food to Encourage Closeness.<\/li>\n<li>Bring Some Toys into the Mix.<\/li>\n<li>Try Pheromones.<\/li>\n<li>Brush Your Dog.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-get-a-scared-dog-to-come-to-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_scared_dog_to_come_to_you\"><\/span>How do you get a scared dog to come to you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Stay calm. It can be tempting to greet a dog with excited energy, but avoid the temptation.<\/li>\n<li>Respect their space. Practice \u201cno touch, no talk, no eye contact.\u201d If you\u2019re asking a stranger whether you can greet their dog, talk to the human and ignore the animal.<\/li>\n<li>Get on their level.<\/li>\n<li>Let them come to you.<\/li>\n<li>Go for a walk.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-deal-with-a-timid-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_deal_with_a_timid_dog\"><\/span>How do you deal with a timid dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">It\u2019s essential to teach your timid dog the basic commands, especially \u201cSit,\u201d \u201cStay,\u201d and \u201cCome.\u201d Never use an overbearing, intimidating style, and avoid yelling or undo emotion. Stay calm and supportive, but avoid coddling and over-the-top, exaggerated praise.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NOjIFYvItAY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-help-my-timid-dog-gain-confidence\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_help_my_timid_dog_gain_confidence\"><\/span>How do I help my timid dog gain confidence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What can I do to help my shy dog? Dogs learn from positive association. The best way to help a shy or fearful dog gain confidence is to expose them to what frightens them at a low intensity. Pair this exposure with something positive, like a tasty treat.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NOjIFYvItAY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-so-timid-and-scared\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_so_timid_and_scared\"><\/span>Why is my dog so timid and scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over time, a timid, back-of-the-pack dog can be turned into a skittish, terrified animal because of humans unintentionally rewarding him when he\u2019s in a negative energy state. Dogs don\u2019t need love when they\u2019re fearful; they need leadership. Dogs exhibit what\u2019s called allelomimetic behavior.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-say-sorry-to-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_say_sorry_to_my_dog\"><\/span>How do I say sorry to my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to apologize to your dog, talk to them calmly and soothingly with a slightly high-pitched voice, the one we tend to use when talking to babies or puppies. You don\u2019t have to say \u201csorry\u201d, but the words that you usually use to reward your dog when they behave correctly, such as \u201cwell done\u201d or \u201cgood boy\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-123516\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-I-say-sorry-to-my-dog.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-I-say-sorry-to-my-dog.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-I-say-sorry-to-my-dog-300x184.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-I-say-sorry-to-my-dog-1024x628.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-I-say-sorry-to-my-dog-768x471.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-I-say-sorry-to-my-dog-1536x943.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-I-say-sorry-to-my-dog-2048x1257.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-dealing-with-a-frightened-dog-you-should\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_dealing_with_a_frightened_dog_you_should_never\"><\/span>When dealing with a frightened dog you should never?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>allow the dog to approach you. When dealing with a frightened dog, you should never pat the dog on the top of the head. When dealing with a frightened dog, you should never pat the dog on the top of the head.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-fearful-dog-be-cured\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_fearful_dog_be_cured\"><\/span>Can a fearful dog be cured?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most important considerations for owners of a fearful dog is to understand that fear is never cured. Any trainer or vet who tells an owner they can cure their dog is either lying or they lack education in the treatment of fear and fear-aggression.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6hIF_7wLdkM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-dog-breeds-are-prone-to-anxiety\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_breeds_are_prone_to_anxiety\"><\/span>What dog breeds are prone to anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog breeds prone to general anxiety include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>German &amp; Australian Shepherd.<\/li>\n<li>Labrador Retriever.<\/li>\n<li>Vizsla.<\/li>\n<li>Border Collie.<\/li>\n<li>Shorthair Pointer.<\/li>\n<li>Cocker Spaniel.<\/li>\n<li>Bichon Frise.<\/li>\n<li>King Charles Spaniel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BGwjjvMAo1A\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-makes-a-dog-scared-of-everything\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_dog_scared_of_everything\"><\/span>What makes a dog scared of everything?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many reasons why dogs become fearful. It could be neglect, abuse, lack of proper socialization with humans and\/or other animals, pushed too much at an early age, physical trauma, pain, emotional trauma, any trauma at a critical period of puppyhood, etc. Sometimes we know the reasons, but oftentimes we don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-socialize-a-scared-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_socialize_a_scared_dog\"><\/span>How do you socialize a scared dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Socialize a Scared Puppy<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Start with a low-stress situation. It\u2019s not a good idea to take your scared puppy to the dog park and plop him down in the grass with dozens of barking, playing dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Start inviting more people and dogs over.<\/li>\n<li>Socialize your puppy with children.<\/li>\n<li>Have your puppy meet other species.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-dog-anxiety-look-like\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_dog_anxiety_look_like\"><\/span>What does dog anxiety look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common signs of anxiety in dogs include:<\/p>\n<p>Barking or howling when owner isn\u2019t home. Panting and pacing (even when it\u2019s not hot) Shivering. Running away and\/or cowering in the corner of a house.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eVUp5hH906Q\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you get a timid dog to come to you?How do you get a scared dog to come to you?How do you deal with a timid dog?How do I help my timid dog gain confidence?Why is my dog so timid and scared?How do I say sorry to my dog?When dealing with&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":123515,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4324","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-get-a-timid-dog-to-come-to-you.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4324"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4324"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4324\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":123517,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4324\/revisions\/123517"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/123515"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4324"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4324"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4324"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}