My dog hides from my niece. Should I pull him out? How to help?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! These types of behavior can improve though this does require in person training with the help of a qualified dog trainer. I would encourage you to contact a dog trainer that can work with you and Rocky in person to really take care of this behavior. The sooner these behaviors are dealt with, the more likely it is that you can improve and resolve them. Good luck and have a great day!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! She probably had a bad experience with a stuffed animal. You would be surprised to know that I have actually seen this before and in that case it improved with time. I do think that this will eventually get better. I would just have her exposed to stuffed animals every once in a while but without pushing her too much. Eventually she will likely get more and more comfortable around them. Good luck and have a great day!

Something must have scared her and it will take some time to get her to relax again. I would ignore her, go sit in the room with her and have very tasty treats ready. Hopefully Merida will investigate the smell of the treats and you can offer them to her. I would only reach for her if she's relaxed and not hold her if she wants to get away. Gradually she'll learn you always have good treats and she will relax and start to come to you again and then you can start petting and playing with her. Please be calm and speak softly and even play with her toys without looking at her. She should become curious and want to join in. Again this may take some time and if you are too loud or forceful it may make her more fearful. Be patient and things should gradually get back to normal. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Merida.

This sounds like something scared her. Think back to see if you can determine the cause of her anxiety. Then you’ll be able to work on changing this behavior. When training anxious dogs I usually have them on an anti anxiety supplement like Solliquin, or another brand that they sell at PetCo. That helps them relax and makes them easier to train. Always praise good behavior and give treats to build her confidence. That will help her trust you and be more relaxed in stressful situations. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Nuggett.

I recommend giving Zoe lots of attention and keep to her same routine. Often when people get new dogs they are so time demanding that the other dog gets put aside. Puppies are annoying also so give Zoe some time alone so she can relax and sleep without him bothering her. I find playing with them outside, or walking together usually helps. Feed them separately so Zoe isn’t worried about her food. In addition I would try her on an anti anxiety supplement like Solliquin. This will help her relax. Over time she should accept Rocky and enjoy having him around. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Zoe and Rocky.

I recommend he take over the walking and give her treats so she looks forward to being with him. Don’t have him be too pushy, have him sit with a treat and let her come to him. You may also want to try an anti anxiety supplement like Solliquin. It helped my rescue dog relax in the new household. This may take several months to improve, give them time and as they both grow and mature this behavior should improve. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Kona.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would keep Kingston on a leash at all times. The first time the kids meet him have him in a crate. Prep them to speak softly, not to scream or work him up so he jumps or barks. Then introduce him to one child at a time out of the crate. Puppies sleep a lot. Do it after he has played hard so he’s sleepy. Always have him on a leash. Always try to keep the kids calm with quiet voices as to not startle him or rile him up. Keep him on a leash controlled by an adult until they seem to have accepted him. Also be sure to take him to basic training. I wish you the best!