We adopted a chihuahua mix puppy at 3 months old and for the first few months we made sure to socialize her a lot and invite people over so she could get used to guests. However in the past month or two she’s become extremely scared of almost anyone new entering the house, near inconsolable for about 20-30 minutes. She barks and hides behind us but never bites or snaps.
We designated a “place” for her to lie down and chew on a bone when guests come over and it’s works alright. I’m just at a loss as to why she backslid so much when she was initially doing fine with guests.
She is otherwise really sweet (though a little nervous) meeting people on walks and at other peoples’ houses. Would appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance!
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