Is your dog anxious or fearful, even at home? Are they spooked by household sounds, or family members moving around?  If so, you might be able to help your dog by setting up their space differently.

Is your dog afraid of you, even though you've never hurt them?  I know from personal experience that having a dog you love cower or avoid you is really difficult. 

There are so many ways to accidentall...

Do you think your dog is afraid of you, or nervous in certain situations- like when you approach them, or reach for them? 

Almost all of my students are missing some signs of their dog's fear or dis...

Getting enough exercise and mental stimulation can help calm a dog's anxiety. But what do you do if your anxious dog is afraid to go for walks? 

Luckily, there are some great ways to give your fearfu...

Does your anxious dog give up on food puzzle toys easily? This is so common, especially amongst fearful dogs. Luckily, there are simple changes you can make to how you prepare and use puzzle toys, tha...

Is there one BEST interactive dog toy for fearful dogs?

No... but there is a new favorite toy among my students! If you have an anxious dog who you have hard time buying toys for- because they aren't ...

It's discouraging (and expensive!) to buy enrichment toys for your fearful dog, only to have them ignore them, or even be afraid of them.  

In this video, I talk about common reasons that fearful dogs ...

If your dog is scared of having a collar or harness put on them, what should you do? Is there a type of equipment that is best for a dog afraid of walking gear? 

Unfortunately, there's no single answer...

You might have heard that nosework, scent work, or scent-based games are good for building your dog's confidence. But what does that mean, and how does it work?

Sniffing games, if used correctly, can p...

Enrichment activities can be great confidence builders for fearful dogs. But how do you move enrichment, and confidence, into new or difficult scenarios that make your dog nervous?

Generalizing skills,...

Enrichment is a great way to help your fearful dog build confidence. But, because our sensitive pups are frequently worried, it can be hard to get them interested in trying activities that are just fo...

If you have a timid or cautious dog, simple enrichment games can be one of the easiest- and most fun!- ways to help them build confidence. 

How can enrichment make your dog more confident?  Just provid...