Well, there's always a reason. But because we have no way to communicate with our pets, it's very difficult to determine what's upsetting them. You say you give him lots of attention, but when and how are you doing this? If he gets scared and shakes, do you pet him and assure him everything's alright? If so, that might be part of the problem. By giving them attention when they're feeling insecure, you're basically telling them that "It's okay to be afraid. Keep being afraid". I have a fearful dog myself. She is most anxious at the dog park, and she used to go and hide by the back wall and shake, or jump up on me. I began ignoring her, and only praising her when she approached other dogs or people. In other words, I praised the behavior I wanted her to practice. She still gets uncomfortable at the park, but now she runs around and sniffs and generally acts like a dog. You just need to be very selective with your attentions. It may sound cruel, but the dog won't see it that way.

Boo Radley answered 1 week, 2 days ago. Helpful? / 0