linderbelle
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2 months ago we got our male blenheim from a reputable breeder. She had about 50 dogs and they were running all over the place. No cages or crates anywhere and we saw the majority of the house. The only ones that were caged lets say were puppies and their moms and they were in playpens. Anyways, our poor little guy is terrified of people. When people come and try to pet him he cowers and shakes and when we take him places also the same. Right now we have him in obedience at our local pet store and the poor guy hides under our chairs. Of course he is NOT this way with us. Very loving etc. People look at us and say why is he like that. I truly think they think he has been abused which I know he hasn't. We got another one last week and that breeder (went to another breeder because the first one didn't have black-tan or rubies which I wanted one or the other) knew the one we got Bentley from. She said he's absolutely gorgeous and also said that this specific breeder is known for our shy dogs. Our obedience instructor has told us to get him out--take him to pet shops, lowe's and home depot (for non US people that is local hardware stores that allow dogs in their store) and also Bass Pro Shop (a sports store) which also allows dog. We have been doing that but the poor guy still is scared. Any other suggestions to help get him through this?