Lots of good advice...
...just an aside on general socialization...when you have her obeying some basics commands...
...take her to busy places to 'work' her...malls, parks, anywhere with people (and a wee bit of space, big close crowds not a good idea, esp. at the beginning)...
...odds are most people will ignore her and those that don't will be positive...
...all this leads to desensitization AND an understanding that crowds can be good...
Start slowly - say 3X a week, for ~10 minutes...and if that goes well...work up in the time you spend out with her...
Watch to make sure she's not getting totally overwhelmed...if so, cut the session short...but don't stop your scheduale...
...and always end on a GOOD note - with a favourite treat and lots of cuddles.
...just an aside on general socialization...when you have her obeying some basics commands...
...take her to busy places to 'work' her...malls, parks, anywhere with people (and a wee bit of space, big close crowds not a good idea, esp. at the beginning)...
...odds are most people will ignore her and those that don't will be positive...
...all this leads to desensitization AND an understanding that crowds can be good...
Start slowly - say 3X a week, for ~10 minutes...and if that goes well...work up in the time you spend out with her...
Watch to make sure she's not getting totally overwhelmed...if so, cut the session short...but don't stop your scheduale...
...and always end on a GOOD note - with a favourite treat and lots of cuddles.
