1. Why is my dog timid?

　　1. Experienced Hurt or Mistreatment

　　Puppies easily form inner shadows from past fright or harm that are hard to eliminate. You need to slowly earn their trust bit by bit, create a safe environment, and avoid letting them get hurt again.

　　2. Result of Long-Term Isolation

　　If raised in an apartment or the owner is too busy to take them out, limited contact with people, things, and other dogs can cause fear due to unfamiliarity.

　　3. Not Adapting to a New Environment

　　Dogs can be very scared and disoriented when first arriving at a new place. This is normal, and with proper care, they will gradually accept it.

　　4. Breed Personality

　　Small breeds like Chihuahuas are naturally very nervous, often barking for no apparent reason. They are timid and anxious, which many people find endearing.

　　2. Help Your Dog Build Confidence!

　　1. Establish Mutual Trust

　　Spend time caring for them, gently pet their heads. They can feel your kindness, building their confidence and trust in you. They will improve gradually!

　　2. Encourage Instead of Punishment

　　It is most important to train with positive reinforcement, constantly encouraging and rewarding. You can exaggerate your voice and actions.

　　3. Take Your Dog for Walks Often

　　Daily walks have many benefits: maintaining exercise, boosting immunity, calming emotions, preventing depression, and strengthening the bond between owner and dog.

　　4. Physical Contact with Your Dog

　　When first getting your puppy used to being touched, start gently. Stroke along the back, then try the front paws, then the belly, hind legs, tail. When fully trusting you, you can try stroking the rump.

　　5. If Dog Is Overly Nervous

　　If your dog is excessively nervous, appropriate discipline is necessary. Remember, training with more praise and less scolding works best. If a dog is timid, take it out more often to see the world. Long-term confinement easily causes feelings of isolation in dogs.