6 Signs You Have A Shy Dog

While we all do want a well-behaved dog, there’s a difference between a calm one and one that is painfully shy. Unfortunately, sometimes we end up adopting a dog that just struggles to interact with us in any sort of pleasant, meaningful manner out of fear.

Why Does It Happen?

Shyness and timidness are common in dogs that have seen multiple parents or have been abused and mistreated. Thankfully, it’s something that can be fixed over time with love and care – but you’ll have to notice that something is wrong first, and learn how to fix those problems and bring them out of their shell.

How Can I Tell If My Dog Is Chronically Timid?

Here are some of the signs and typical body language signals of a timid dog:

1. Folds ears flat against the side of the head.
2. Refuses to make eye contact.
3. Tucks tail in between their legs.
4. Moves to the furthest possible corner when in a room with you.
5. Urination where and when inappropriate.
6. Visible panting.

These common signs may not apply to your dog, depending on their personality and the severity of their timidness. Just observe them closely, and it shouldn’t be too hard to figure out whether they are suffering from chronic shyness or not.

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