jonluude Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 My siberian is now 7 months old. He is a great dog, but my main concern is his shyness and timid character around other people. He only has this problem with strangers. He loves to play with other dogs, but when someone approaches him, he will become skittish and shy. I have been socializing him and training him since he was 3 months. I am hoping this is just a stage and it will go away when he matures into adulthood. What can I do to help him out? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCouture Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 one way, you could give people a treat to give your sibe before they go up to him so they don't seem so scary to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahNukka&Shadow Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Yep what Jennet sais is a deffinalte way to go along with having them aproach slowly and down at his level and allowing him to sniff at them before they touch him, when they do touch him tell them to tickle under the chin rather than top of the head as thats less scarey for a nervy pup.. other than that just get as many people to pet him and give him treats as possible so he gets used to the idea that strangers arnt scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaves to kaya Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 We had the same problem, not with our sibe, but with our old english, and the treat training got him through it. We got strangers to just throw the treats onto the floor first and not appraoch him. After a few weeks he was approaching people to see what they had for him, it worked a TREAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellystewart Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 My biggest lad has always been very nervous around new people...but the problem is when new people take offence and keep at him trying to pet him. I end out actually having to tell them to leave him be as he will come up to you and allow you to pet him when HE is ready. He is a LOT better than he used to be but he is still a nervy boy. I unfortunately didn't find treat training useful but I just introduce him to as many new people and it's ongoing. Some people he takes to instantly and is all over them like a rash and others he just doesn't seem keen on. I have to admit I let him choose I do not force him into sitting in front of someone and allowing them to pet him. Once he has met you 4 or 5 times he is more than happy to come up for a pet and a treat but I do always ask new people to pet him under his chin as it's empowering to the dog and boosts their confidence. Keep at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alansc Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 @kellystewart We raised our husky from 8 weeks old, and she sounds just like yours. Treats don’t work. Hoping she’ll grow out of it, but we’ll have to wait and see. She’s so beautiful, everyone wants to pet her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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