How to teach your fearful dog when they're too afraid to eat
Sep 23, 2025
Last week, I talked about how to find your fearful dog's food motivation, and what might be preventing them from eating in many cases. It's worth putting a significant amount of time and effort into learning how to make treats something your dog is excited about, because food is a power tool in the confidence-building toolbox.
In this video, you'll learn how to build on the food motivation and treat-eating behavior your traumatized or shut-down dog has now, so that you can begin to use food in enrichment and training.
If you try this, shoot me an email at [email protected] and tell me about it! If you're stuck, I'll try to help you troubleshoot.
Next week I'm offering a free virtual training, "4 steps to confidence & connection with your timid dog." I hope you'll join me!