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My Havanese puppy is very timid. What can I do to build confidence?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Havanese | Female | spayed | 10 months and 11 days old | 9 lbs

My havenese is 10 months and very timid what can I do we also have an 18 month bichon who is not timid

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 16th, 2018

The best thing to do is keep exposing her to new places and people with treats for rewards so she gets used to and more comfortable in this situations. Have people come over to play with her also You can find a training places to also help

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