5 signs your dog is afraid of you

Mar 31, 2026

 

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 discomfort when we start working together. If you are missing too many of your dog's signals, it will be almost impossible to make progress with them and help them become more confident.

On the other hand, many of my students' dogs start to blossom and make much faster progress once their humans are able to see their dog's communications more clearly.

Check out these common, subtle signs of nervousness that you might be missing. 

Are any of these signs of fear new to you?  Leave me a comment or question below the video on YouTube and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. 

If after watching this video, you think your dog might be afraid of you at least sometimes, check out this free tips sheet, Tips for Interacting with Fearful Dogs.