Hi, I have taken my Shih Tzu to 5 shows so far and she gets very nervous of the other dogs and won't hold her tail up. I try to reasure her but nothing seems to work. We have been attending ringcraft since she was 4 months, now 9 months. and she seems to have got use to the regular dogs which attend, but if a new dog joins down goes her tail again. She is not an only dog, I have 4 more at home, not in kennels, and she seems to be the boss of most of them. Any help would be most welcome.
Thanks

Vitamin B supplements have worked with my dogs, its worth a try.

Hi
By reassurring her you could be reinforcing the behaviour-try ignoring it
Regards Archer

Try bachs rescue remedy a few drops before the show it very calming have some yourself too it works :)