Originally Posted by
peyton&rudi
thanks, did you ever purchase that book?
I'm the one who recommened that book, and I recommend it for you as well. It's an easy read full of good advice, and it will make you feel better about your dog, too.
Shyness in dogs is caused by several factors including (but not limited to) lack of early socialization, neglect, abuse, a tragic experience, etc. But, as apparently is in your case, it can also be caused by genes. Unfortunately, many breeders will breed very shy dogs, and they pass on the defect in further generations. I find many of the shyness issues in dogs are due to poor breeding.
It's too bad many breeders don't take personality into consideration as much as they take in looks. Personality and health should be on the very top of a breeders list - not things relating to looks - in my opinion.
I'm not meaning to put down your dog. I know you've got a great pet at home who is very loving. I have the same thing with my Eskie. She was bred by a BYB, and I got her from a shelter. She came with papers, so I was able to contact her breeder. If more care had gone into the breeding, the litter would not have suffered these shyness effects. I'm really generally bashing breeders who don't pay attention to personality, and then produce these terribly shy dogs. I'm glad yours found a loving, understanding home.
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