I'm going to be watching one of my bosses' dogs for a few days. He's asked me to come over this week to get introduced to her as well as his other dog. (Which will be kenneled because she's apparently a little hellion. Plus his dogs don't get along well and have to be separated.)
The dog I will be watching is Josie, a Sheltie. I think she's about 6. He's described her as the best dog he's ever had. He LOVES Shelties. But she's very wary of strangers. (Not sure if this is a breed thing or more of a Josie thing?)
I don't expect us to be BFF's but I want to make her feel as comfortable with as possible. I'm used to shy dogs, as Gwen is extremely cautious. So I've learned a lot from my interactions with her and what I've read on Chaz.
Anyone have any tips for being introduced to a cautious dog? As well as advice on when it will be just her and I? Would treats endear her to me or is that sending the wrong message?
Thanks in advance!
The dog I will be watching is Josie, a Sheltie. I think she's about 6. He's described her as the best dog he's ever had. He LOVES Shelties. But she's very wary of strangers. (Not sure if this is a breed thing or more of a Josie thing?)
I don't expect us to be BFF's but I want to make her feel as comfortable with as possible. I'm used to shy dogs, as Gwen is extremely cautious. So I've learned a lot from my interactions with her and what I've read on Chaz.
Anyone have any tips for being introduced to a cautious dog? As well as advice on when it will be just her and I? Would treats endear her to me or is that sending the wrong message?
Thanks in advance!