Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Long Coat) | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 2 days old
is it normal that my two months old puopy is scared of hands? he seemed to back away when my sister tried to pet him
1 Answer
Published on November 30th, 2019
Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. He may just be scared and needs time to get used to people petting him on the head. I would associate treats with being pet on the head so that he enjoys it rather than fears it. I hope this helps!
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