It's important for your sensitive dog to have one or more safe spaces at home that they can retreat to when stressed.  But how can you encourage your dog to actually relax there? 

In the...

It is so disheartening when your fearful dog has a significant regression in their anxiety and behavior. It can feel like you've lost all the progress you've made, and you're starting over again....

In the last blog on how to build your dog's confidence, I encouraged you to pick a behavior that your dog is already pretty good at, and start reinforcing it consistently in many contexts. ...

We all want our fearful or anxious dogs to feel more confident. But how can we make that happen? 

During preparation for a recent talk, I reviewed several of B.F. Skinner's writings on the...

Is your dog afraid to go on walks? Maybe your dog won't go out the door at all, or perhaps they are willing to walk a short distance but then turn around and pull toward home?  

If this...

Are you struggling to make progress with your anxious dog because you can't get them to focus?  Maybe they seem less interested in your treats than the environment? 

If your...

Do you ever throw up your hands during a training session with your sensitive pup, because you can't seem to get them to focus? Maybe they seem easily distracted, or stubborn, or like they just...

Fireworks are tough on many dogs. What can you do to help your dog get through the fireworks season? Here are a few approaches:  

Strategy #1 For Dealing With Fireworks: Get...

Have a sensitive dog who doesn't love the heat, but you can't put a bandana or vest on them?  Cooling mats might be a good option for you.

There are many types of commercially available cooling...

Is your sensitive pup a slow, suspicious eater? Are you running out of ways to trick them into taking their pills? 

For dogs who quickly gulp down treats without chewing them, and will...

Would you like to be able to put your dog in another room or a crate when you have visitors, but your dog doesn't tolerate being separated from you? This can make it really tough to have guests, if...

Have you heard that you just need to "Give your dog more time"?  Are time, patience, and love really enough to build your fearful dog's confidence and change their behavior? 

In my...