It is even more important for timid, shy dogs to take part in the puppy social groups. You need to address your dog’s fears now while it is easy to do so withing a controlled environment. During our sessions, if we see a timid dog, we will separate it from the group to start. He/she will be paired with another shy dog to build confidence and to allow interaction without fear. Within a few weeks we normally see the timid dog come out of his/her shell and have a blast with the full group of doggies.