An example of how we take special care in class:
Pass the Puppy Socialisation exercise
People are handling each other's pups.
Note how the assistant instructor (in the pink, on the left) is helping the German Shepherd Dog? He's actually a shy pup and she's making sure he can cope.
See the boy standing at the back? He's shy of dogs so we suggested he hung back a little but could come in to stroke a puppy if he felt like it.
Notice everyone else? They don't care! They're just enjoying themselves.