Seriously, aggressive dogs are trouble but what I cant deal with are timid dogs. Usually people look at me like I am crazy but there is nothing that I hate more then a super timid/ shy dog. People never really see these dogs as a problem but dealing with a timid dog is just as dangerous as dealing with a truly aggressive dog. They are quick to respond with snapping just as aggressive dogs. The biggest problem I have with them is being firm and consistent with a aggressive dog gets you places being firm and consistent with a timid dog really wont do much. Only time heals those types of dogs. I always get the comment saying that positive treat training helps a ton. But truly timid dogs will shut down and treats will get you no where in key situations. Helping a timid dog like I have stated before requires lots of time and patience to build up the dogs confidence but I have never found an owner who was willing to work out the timid/shy out of their dog completely. They dont see it as a serious problem. Please avoid this problem by giving your dog confidence (however be sure that its confidence and not free rein which leads to other issues ).
And usually I end up with anal glad juice all over me...
Here is a good article for more reading: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=1391&S=1&SourceID=47
~Happy Tails ~
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