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peter asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

we have a mini dachshund that lacks confidence scares easily,?

he will only come to a couple of us. he acts fierce with his pack 3 other minis. mom dad and sister ( spare me the grief they are all planned, loved and fixed) butters is his name and he is so sweet but if a stranger approaches too fast he will run and pee on himself. I'm embarrassed for him, I want him to be a whole dog like his spoiled sibs. any Ideas???

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  • 1 decade ago
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    He needs socialization. Try a good obedience class but advise the trainer about his issues first. He is the bottom of the pecking order and needs to learn how to relate to other people and probably other dogs.

    Here are links to the best trainers

    The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors

    http://www.nadoi.org/

    The Association of Pet Dog Trainers

    http://www.apdt.com/

    International Association of Canine Professionals

    http://canineprofessionals.com/

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