Scared of people / crowds

[Zande]

If you are out with him, squat down beside him, talking to him calmly the while and hold him close. Cuddle him while reassuring him. Tell him there is nothing to worry about, Mom is with him. Stroke him, cuddle him, let him feel you are really close to him. Do NOT pick him up. Get down to his level.

[elbrant]

@sarahmiri said in Scared of people / crowds:

It's always humans that scare him.

That's good, if he was only scared of Martians he'd be normal. ;)

When it's two or more in different directions he is overwhelmed and looks panicky

He might be confused about how he can protect you if danger is coming from two different places... (?)

How should I behave when he panics?

Stop walking, put your foot on the leash so his movement is limited, and tell him, "It's okay... I'm right here" until he calms down. You can pet him while you do it, you just want to reassure him that you can protect him, too. Let him know that you've got this and everything is ok.

[sarahmiri]

Do you think it helps to carry him when he gets scared?

[tanza]

@sarahmiri - I would say no to carrying him.... don't pick him up, but get down to his level as Zande pointed out in her response.