COMMON ISSUES SUFFERED BY SHY DOGS RESCUED FROM PUPPY MILLS

Can’t climb or descend stairs Will not take treats

Will not eat Needs to be housetrained

Will not look you in the eye

Will not come out of the corner (out of the crate, out of its bed)

Will not enter a doorway into another room

Afraid of the car Afraid of men

Does not want to be touched Runs away when walked up to

Startles easily Spinning/circling

Impossible to get him back inside when outside within the fence

Fear of grass or pavement – does not like walks

Will not socialize with the family/afraid of visitors in the home/does not like children

Does not wag his/her tail Will not play with toys

Has separation anxiety Eats his/her own poop

Eats the furniture Does not bark

Patience is key….and good, high value treats!