My dog is afraid of me! How to use space to build trust

Apr 14, 2026

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.


Making sure your dog feels safe in their space- even from you- provides a critical foundation for confidence-building work.  In this week's video, I touch on the most important ways we can make space safe for our extremely fearful dogs. 

Questions or comments?  Post them below the video on YouTube and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.