If you have a shy dog, or know of someone with a shy dog, the worst thing you can do is smother them with affection they don't want. BACK OFF. You'll get further with a shy dog when you ignore it. When they feel curious enough to check you out you can tease them a tiny bit with some affection or treats but then BACK OFF. Let them come searching for more if they want it. If you keep pushing, petting, staying in their space, smothering them with affection they'll hit a breaking point for their tol