Springer pup

[English springer 0]

Hi I've just got my first English springer spaniel she's 14 weeks old but she's really frightened of everyone and everything I know this is not normal from a puppy but I've got her now and she's here to stay I'm just wondering if any of you guys have any tips to get her from being like this before anyone  ask  the dog as not been mistreated in anyway and her siblings are all fine and confident the guy that breed her said I could swap her but that wouldn't be fair on her as were attached to her now let me just state that this dog is just a pet and not going to be a working dog and any info would be much appreciated I know most people would say this is a working dog site and this is why I'm asking thank you

[jukel123 9,754]

Sometimes a sensitive dog turns out to be a fantastic/ working dog/ pet. They are so eager to please. I would get your pup out amongst crowds and traffic noises for long periods. It cannot keep up the stress response for ever. Sit down in an outdoor cafe and let it take the world in. Give it treats to distract it from anything it perceives as frightening and get it out playing with other pups or dogs. Dont be too concerned yourself otherwise  your pup will pick up your vibes.

I've got an eleven year old lurcher here that peed itself in fear when I picked her up for the fist time as a six week old pup. Took her a long time to come round but she's the most obedient dog Ive ever had. Good luck.