Do Boxer's go through shy stages?

[TugsMommy]

I socialized Tug's tons when he was little. We still take him places and so on. Well lately anyone who has a beard, he is very shy with. Crawling behind my legs type of shy. i am wondering if this is just a stage, or he is just being a doofus. My hubby comes home on Wednesday and has a full beard right now from lack of shaving. I will see how he is with daddy. My hubby was shocked I told him not to shave!

 

[Ciscobxr]

I just posted to a thread like this in the behaviour forum. Cisco is going through it also. It is a fear stage. You should checkout the other thread!

 

[mancin]

http://www.boxerworld.com/puppy/education/

Not sure how old he is but I'm sure these are close in age?

4 to 8 Months
Play Instinct Period. Flight Instinct Period. Puppy may wander and ignore you. It is very important that you keep the puppy on a leash at this time! The way that you handle the puppy at this time determines if the puppy will come to you when called. At about 4-1/2 months, the puppy loses his milk teeth and gets his adult teeth. That's when puppy begins serious chewing! A dog's teeth don't set in his jaw until between 6 and 10 months. During this time, the puppy has a physical need to exercise his mouth by chewing.

6 to 14 Months
Second Fear Imprint Period or Fear of New Situations Period. Dog again shows fear of new situations and even familiar situations. Dog may be reluctant to approach someone or something new. It is important that you are patient and act very matter of fact in these situations. Never force the dog to face the situation. DO NOT pet the frightened puppy or talk in soothing tones. The puppy will interpret such responses as praise for being frightened. Training will help improve the dog's confidence.