Stranger danger!
Helping your anxious dog cope when meeting new human friends
Dogs, Dog behaviour
Robin BD45384-Dog
Female
Lurcher
3 years
6 months
I am friendly with some dogs
I cannot live with cats
I could live with another dog
I prefer to live with adults only
Robin
Meet Robin, a shy lady who is looking for a home that is understanding of what she needs. She is nervous of new people and will need time to build confidence but she thrives in the company of other dogs. She loves to play but can be worried when someone comes and joins her in her games.
Robin will be slow to settle but the bond with you will be very strong once built.
Robin only has three legs, and although she is very agile you will need to help her where needed, for example tackling stairs or getting into a car.
Robin will be slow to settle but the bond with you will be very strong once built.
Robin only has three legs, and although she is very agile you will need to help her where needed, for example tackling stairs or getting into a car.
Dog adoption timeline
What to expect in the weeks and months after adopting a dog
Dogs, Adopters, Dog behaviour
Nervous dogs
There are lots of different reasons that your dog might be nervous of new people, or in new situations - we say don’t worry about why but focus on spotting the signs and taking action.
Dogs, Dog behaviour