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Shut-down dog won't eat in your presence? Jan 15, 2025

Do you have a fearful, feral, or shut-down dog who is too afraid to eat treats in your presence consistently, or at all? This is more common than you might think. 

Luckily, you can help your...

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Why your dog still doesn't trust you Jan 08, 2025

Is your dog sometimes (or always!) timid or fearful around you or other family members? My dog Pancake was afraid of me for a long time, and it was so heartbreaking. It's difficult to work...

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Dog nervous with guests? fearful dogs Dec 18, 2024

Does your anxious or fearful dog need to be separated from visitors to your home, but they "freak out" when closed away in another room from you? My dog Pancake struggled with this issue, which...

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An easy training game to help your fearful dog cope with visitors Dec 11, 2024

Does your shy, anxious dog need to be separated from guests in your home? 

Often it's kindest to maintain space between your sensitive dog and visitors, but many dogs aren't...

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Train your fearful dog to love food toys Dec 04, 2024

If you have a fearful dog who is stressed when you have visitors, being able to give them a food toy to work on during holiday (or any!) gatherings can make them- and you- feel a lot better. But...

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Help your anxious dog cope with holiday stress Nov 13, 2024

The holidays are a tough time for fearful dogs. Between disruptions to familiar routines and scary strangers coming and going, it's no wonder stress levels, and behavior problems, tend to...

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Will behavior medications change your dog's personality? Oct 30, 2024

Are you struggling to help your anxious or fearful dog feel safer and more confident? Maybe you've considered putting them on anti-anxiety medication, but you're worried drugs will turn your dog...

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Sniffing Games For Fearful Dogs Oct 23, 2024

Did you know that scent-based (sniffing) games can be great for building your fearful dog's confidence? I recommend trying out Nose Work, Scent Work, or less formalized sniffing games for your...

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Dog afraid outside the house? Try a mobile safe space fearful dogs Oct 16, 2024

Is your dog anxious outside of your home? Maybe they're especially nervous in new places? If this describes your dog, a mobile safe space might be a good option for them.

I usually talk about safe...

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The Science of Helping Your Fearful Dog with Zazie Todd Oct 09, 2024

I had the pleasure of chatting and sharing your questions with Zazie Todd, author of the new book "Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog." You can find the...

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Help your fearful dog relax at home Oct 02, 2024

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...

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Help your dog recover from setbacks fearful dogs Sep 25, 2024

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....

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