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Now that I've brought him home he is very skiddish in the house and won't come to me. Once he's outside he's all fun and games (still a tad bit skiddish though). How can I get him to come out of his shell? Reply from Pauline (Web Owner) Have you considered getting a crate for your puppy whilst he's indoors? If he's feeling a little skittish, a crate will give him a place of his own where he can feel safe - his own personal space. Learn more about the benefits of crate training a puppy. You'll need to introduce the crate to your puppy and gradually get him used to it before you can leave him in it for any length of time - learn how to crate train your puppy. The most important thing when crating your puppy is to make him feel it's a fun place to be. Play with him while he's in his crate and throw a few treats in from time to time. You could do the same with a small play pen as an alternative. I'd also recommend that you continue to train your puppy to come back to you on command - both indoors and outdoors and in different parts of the yard and the house. If you practice the 'Come Command' regularly, and in as many different circumstances as you can, your puppy will eventually he'll come back to you whenever and from wherever you call him. Teach your puppy the 'Come' command. Good luck! Cocker Spaniel Questions And Answers Return to About Cocker Spaniels - Homepage |
