Why is Your Dog Timid?

If your pup often exhibits timid behavior you’re not alone. We often hear from pet owners who simply can’t understand why their dog would feel insecure or scared. Rest assured that it’s often the result of a circumstance or character traits beyond your control. However, as the leading providers of dog training services in and around Englewood, we are here to help your pup become more assertive. Before we can explore how to correct this behavior, let’s first consider why your dog exhibits the behavior in the first place.

Does Your Dog Have a Timid Personality?

Some dogs are simply more timid than others. Even if you are confident that they have never experienced trauma and you have raised them without a reason to fear anything, a dog can still simply be nervous. It’s important to keep this in mind as we train dogs, we want to help them reach their full potential while also recognizing that certain things are character traits. Some submissive dogs develop these behaviors during their time with their litter. When you notice the behaviors, it’s important to begin working with them as soon as possible.

Had Your Dog Had Negative Past Experiences?

Just like their human counterparts, dogs can carry the burden of past traumas. If your pup shies away, shakes or otherwise shows signs of fear when encountered by other dogs or people, this may be the result of a past traumatic experience. Behavior like this is often exhibited in rescue dogs who may have experienced abuse or pain earlier in life. The best thing you can do to help your pup in these instances is to exude confidence. Give them every reason to believe the situation is under control and you’re confident that they are safe.

Does Your Dog Have a Sense of Security?

One of the building blocks of raising a confident dog is helping them feel secure. If your pup is exhibiting fear in a certain situation, forcing them to interact with other pets or people can exacerbate their fear. They need you to help them understand that there is nothing to be afraid of while also respecting that they will need time to become more comfortable with certain situations.

How to Help Your Pup Become More Confident

Working with a professional dog trainer can really help your pup to course correct. As leading Englewood dog training experts, we can help you determine why your dog is exhibiting timid behavior and work with you to help them work through it. A major part of our Englewood dog training includes socialization. You will learn to help your pup interact with other dogs, first by maintaining a comfortable distance and simply observing others. Over time, your pup will become more and more comfortable until they are part of the pack!

A great way to take your training home is to ask friend with a well-trained pup to come over. Encourage them to play and reward their good behavior with treats. If they shy away or show aggression, correct the behavior and stop rewarding. This familiar, controlled environment can be the perfect backdrop to help your pup learn the ropes of socialization.

Sit Means Sit – Englewood Dog Training Provider

At Sit Means Sit we are proud to work with dogs and families from Englewood to Morrison. We train dogs and their owners to correct negative behaviors and develop new skills. If you would like to learn more about our Englewood dog training services, we encourage you to schedule your free, no obligation consultation today.

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