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We got a lovely 2yo male Vizsla from a breeder in July. He was kenneled during his first 2 years and was not adopted as a hunting dog due to his shyness and lack of interest in hunting. Therefore he makes a great family dog. Since we got him in July he's been neutered and has had all his shots and is doing great. He is however, extremely nervous.
We've weened him off using his crate all the time and now feels very comfortable in our bedroom - he sleeps all day on the floor. We have not begun any obedience training - the main reason being we can't afford it at this time. We have taught him to sit - which he does very well.
When it comes time to take him for a walk, he runs and hides his face. We put his leash on and walk to the door, and he follows with no trouble. While on his walks/runs he has a blast and is very well behaved.
Yet he never comes out of the bedroom... we'd like him to spend more time with us in the rest of the house and backyard. He just seems very afraid and hesitant.
We know this will gradually change over time, and with 2 years of kennel life he seems not to have been socialized very well.
Anyone have any thoughts on how we can get our nervous friend come out of his shell?
Many thanks.
We got a lovely 2yo male Vizsla from a breeder in July. He was kenneled during his first 2 years and was not adopted as a hunting dog due to his shyness and lack of interest in hunting. Therefore he makes a great family dog. Since we got him in July he's been neutered and has had all his shots and is doing great. He is however, extremely nervous.
We've weened him off using his crate all the time and now feels very comfortable in our bedroom - he sleeps all day on the floor. We have not begun any obedience training - the main reason being we can't afford it at this time. We have taught him to sit - which he does very well.
When it comes time to take him for a walk, he runs and hides his face. We put his leash on and walk to the door, and he follows with no trouble. While on his walks/runs he has a blast and is very well behaved.
Yet he never comes out of the bedroom... we'd like him to spend more time with us in the rest of the house and backyard. He just seems very afraid and hesitant.
We know this will gradually change over time, and with 2 years of kennel life he seems not to have been socialized very well.
Anyone have any thoughts on how we can get our nervous friend come out of his shell?
Many thanks.