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  • 1 Fear. Fear or lack of confidence can be one of the primary causes of shyness in a pup. ... 2 Health Issues. Most dogs in a litter will come over to greet you; one hanging back can be an early warning sign of a health issue. 3 Correcting Fearful Behavior. If you've already adopted a shy pup, don't give him attention when he is behaving shyly. ...

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