Teaching our fearful pups to happily participate in grooming can seem like a tall order. No wonder, since many of them are not comfortable being touched at all when we first bring them home.  Like any...

 There is so much that goes into getting a fearful pup out on a walk successfully. You have to train them to be comfortable being touched, then having a collar or harness  and leash put on.  But you'r...

We all love petting our dogs, and often they love to be petted. But especially if you have a sensitive dog, it's important to recognize when they need a break from petting. 

Earlier, we talked about ...

Is your dog hesitant to enter their crate? Or maybe they'll go in, but don't like to stay there. Sometimes, adjustments to the crate itself can make a big difference to how comfortable your dog finds ...

Do you a sensitive pup who is reluctant to go outside to pee? Or maybe they'll go out, but then get "stuck" across the yard and be afraid to come back inside? 

In the video below I give 3 options for...

Good dental health is so important to your dog's overall health. And brushing their teeth regularly is the best way to maintain your dog's teeth and gums. But how can you get your sensitive dog to par...

Do you have a dog who gets suspicious and moves away if you approach with a bush, nail clipper, collar, or other dog-related item in your hand?  In this video I show you 3 training steps you can use t...

Do you have a fearful dog who is hesitant to move around the house? Do you find yourself dragging, picking up, or "herding" your dog around? If we want to build our fearful dog's confidence, we need t...

We frequently get asked how to start "happy vet visits" with a dog who is afraid to enter the clinic.  "Happy vet visits" don't involve any procedures or invasive handling. Instead, in a nutshell, you...

You've finally trained your fearful pup to have a collar, harness and leash put on them, and you're excited to take them on their first walk!  How can you ensure these first walks are positive experie...

This time of year, lots of people are posting photos of their dogs (or kids!) with Santa, or in cute little holiday outfits.  For those of us with fearful or reactive dogs, these kind of holiday memen...