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with people and it really bothers us.
We brought Tess home at 7 weeks, and she's always been a submissive wetter, but would eventually warm up to people and always enjoyed all the "ohhhs and awwws" with that came her way. She turned 3 years old last month.
She loves other four legged canines, and loves her family, which consists of my husband, my grown daughter, son and his wife. Only my husband and myself live here, but our children live nearby and are in and out fairly regularly.
Lately, Tess has gotten so painfully shy around people she doesn't know. Hugh, our other basset, is Mr. Personality and greets everyone, but poor Tess just shrinks away. Last week, I had a friend and fellow basset lover come over for a visit and Tess stayed hidden most of her visit and then last night, we had family and friends over for a cook out and she was miserable the whole time...I felt so sorry for her! I don't know what has happened to our little girl and it really bothers me.
My first instinct is that she definitly needs to be around more people on a regular basis, but I want to do it in a positive and productive way. I know that some of you out there are very familiar with behavioral issues and I would welcome and appreciate any advice that you would offer. Also, I know there are websites and/or books that might be helpful so any you could direct me to would be appreciated.
Thanks, Dawn
We brought Tess home at 7 weeks, and she's always been a submissive wetter, but would eventually warm up to people and always enjoyed all the "ohhhs and awwws" with that came her way. She turned 3 years old last month.
She loves other four legged canines, and loves her family, which consists of my husband, my grown daughter, son and his wife. Only my husband and myself live here, but our children live nearby and are in and out fairly regularly.
Lately, Tess has gotten so painfully shy around people she doesn't know. Hugh, our other basset, is Mr. Personality and greets everyone, but poor Tess just shrinks away. Last week, I had a friend and fellow basset lover come over for a visit and Tess stayed hidden most of her visit and then last night, we had family and friends over for a cook out and she was miserable the whole time...I felt so sorry for her! I don't know what has happened to our little girl and it really bothers me.
My first instinct is that she definitly needs to be around more people on a regular basis, but I want to do it in a positive and productive way. I know that some of you out there are very familiar with behavioral issues and I would welcome and appreciate any advice that you would offer. Also, I know there are websites and/or books that might be helpful so any you could direct me to would be appreciated.
Thanks, Dawn