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I have 2 Beagles, Snoopy (male) and Squeeker (female)
I also have a Basset Hound, Hank (male) and a Basset Cross, Jabroni (male)
I just love their loud voices.
Hank is also of a nervous and shy nature and I found that working with him with food or simply elaborate praises is working wonders. When I first got him, I couldn't put my hand over his head to pet him but now I can. I just showed him with A LOT of PATIENCE that I was not there to hurt him but to nurture him. Eventually he caught on. He will never be like a balanced dog, but at least he is not afraid of me anymore, and he is slowly making progress (very slowly)
Just keep at it and be consistent.
I also have a Basset Hound, Hank (male) and a Basset Cross, Jabroni (male)
I just love their loud voices.
Hank is also of a nervous and shy nature and I found that working with him with food or simply elaborate praises is working wonders. When I first got him, I couldn't put my hand over his head to pet him but now I can. I just showed him with A LOT of PATIENCE that I was not there to hurt him but to nurture him. Eventually he caught on. He will never be like a balanced dog, but at least he is not afraid of me anymore, and he is slowly making progress (very slowly)
Just keep at it and be consistent.