need help with shy dog. - Page 1

i dont know what to do with my dog, he bites the puppy sleve when we are alone, but as soon as someone else comes along he cry's and runs away, if some one can help me  or give me advice on how to help him stop bein so shy. thanks

You say puppy, how old??

Socializing is a must.  

well to me he still a puppy, hes 14 months old.

He should not be crying and running away at 14 months old from stranger's.   

Has he had any socializing?   Has he had any bad experience's with people that you know of ?

He may be shy by nature.

Socializing can help, don't force it on him.

I am curious as to why you are using a sleeve?

Is this post for real?

??  If he's a spook... why is he being taught to bite a sleeve??  This can only reflect badly on GSD's who are stable and doing honest bite work, and is asking for him to be a fear biter.   Stop the bite work, and SOCIALIZE MAJOR!!  Group obedience classes perhaps... Work 1st on him being a sane stable dog...

i got him since he was 5 months old, the previous owner had started him on the sleve, and since he like to bite it with me so i kept up with it, i dont know if the previous owner miss treated him or something, i try to keep him around the familly but just runns away from them. so i dont know what else to do.

Flash,

     Sounds to me that he needs to be socialized with many people in order to gain confidence. Have your family and friends feed him treats when they meet him. I would use warm hotdogs cut in small pieces. Not feeding him for a day or two before the exercise will help. If he runs away, have everyone sit on the floor and ignore him and toss the food to him if he keeps his distance. He will slowly gain confidence and get closer. The main thing is to be patient. Do not expect him to play with  someone else until he gains confidence. Good luck.

Yes hotdogs, and lots of them.  When I got my boy at 3yrs old he was rather shy around females (I think it came from the previous owner...).  I took him to a  local schutzhund club and told them about him and got plenty of help socializing him.  I gave everyone treats and let him eat them from several people.  One lady even got down on the ground with him and the next thing I knew she was rubbing his belly feeding him.  I let parents, sisters, and friends all do the same thing, even in the house.  I would seat my guests with treats in hand then let him in and he would go from person to person sucking them up.  I know his condition wasn't severe but it really helped him, and quickly.  Good luck with your situation.

Hi Flash

Does this young dog growl or show teeth at strangers or just cry and retreat? Is he like it with people who ignore him or is it if they try to engage him on a sleeve?  Is he on a lead or free and does he act differently dependong on if he is free or leashed?  Will he play with you with a bite roll or toy or just the sleeve?

Margaret N-J