Does anyone have any experience raising a shy, timid dog?
I adopted Smokey at 8 wks old and he has always been a very
quiet, shy dog. The list of things that frighten him is a long one.
I've tried everything to raise his confidence with dog obedience
classes (2) and displaying a calm manner with him when he does
show fear ( strange noises, t-storms, fire hydrants ,
or anything else, but he cannot seem to overcome his fears.

I guess my question is, does anyone think he can ever overcome
these fears with training? I have never had a dog with this
problem before Smokey, and it is very frustratiing & heartbreaking
for me to deal with. I'm sure Smokey could be so much happier if he could overcome some of this. Is it possible?