Very fascinating. It seems to me similar to an insecure person, and how they may view things in a more sensitive manner than others. A lot of how you describe Bon as being so jittery and skittish is how Tommy has always been too. However through the years and gently trying to put him in situations where he is enjoying himself, I think he has definitely improved. I also tried never to force anything. I've used his favorite toys to passively try to get him more comfortable around things and situations that made him more nervous, and it does seem to help distract him from his nervousness. I definitely think Bon could improve with time and patience, but I doubt he'll never be a bold and confident dog. Thanks so much for sharing this Anna.