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>>199672 >>199642here; what kind of dog is she? It makes sense for a stray dog to be afraid of people, but not other dogs so much. Is it possible she was fought? It can take a very long time to rehabilitate a dog this shy. Introduce things slowly, and make sure they're always positive experiences. If she's slowly introduced to a new dog who unexpectedly snaps at her, it will make her fear of other dogs even worse than it was before, for example. Don't suddenly plop her in a dog park or introduce her to all your neighbors. Treat her like a traumatized child, since that's probably what her mentality is closest to right now. Meaning, no loud sudden sounds when you're introducing her to something new, and no jerky or fast movements. If you suspect she's been fought, it may be best for her to always be kept away from other dogs. Dogs can attack when they're scared-- it's not an aggression thing, but the law doesn't understand that.
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