My dog is afraid of other dogs

[MajesticCollies]

Well seems to me you have a shihtzu that never was socializesd with other dogs. Its will be a new learning process and you will have to start slowly. I live close by and still have a collie pup that she may not mind meeting. I also know of a kennel close by that has professional behaviorists. Give me a private message and I will tell you more.

[lisahumphreys882]

Benji is a little timid of other dogs as well because he wasn't socialized from the start. He'll sniff them when they turn around but when they turn to face him he doesn't like it. But with my friend's female dog he is always trying to approach her. Is your dog afraid of all dogs like females and males? I assume so because I think you said that already. If you do what the other's have said, take her out to busy places with many dogs around, she'll gradually get used to it

[Aurie]

Here is a really great technique. You can start with people and then add a dog to the equation.

http://www.mysmartpuppy.com/ask-us/a...ure-puppy.html

Good luck!

[zanyshihtzu]

Thanks for the advice. I take her with me when ever I can . I took her everywhere I could as a puppy. I Never noticed this fear when we are out walking she never seems scared of the dogs we meet. I had her in obedience class to with several other dogs. I know how important socialization is she loves to go places and loves all humans especially if they rub her belly.

I will keep trying if she starts to stress i take her out of the park and go for a walk. I don't want the park to become a negative thing for her.