Often our dogs need veterinary care and grooming, before we've trained them to be comfortable with being handled by strangers (or even by us!).  How can we make needed care as minimally...

So you're getting ready to take your shy pup on their first walks (or maybe you've already started.) What can you teach them to help your walks go more smoothly? 

Walks with fearful dogs is...

Does your dog flinch away when you reach over their head? Here I give you a few simple training games that can help your dog become more comfortable with hands overhead.

Please note that these...

If you have a pup who is afraid to move around the house, and instead mostly stays in their "safe zone", you might be wondering how to encourage them to start exploring a bit more.  Here...

There are many reasons you might need to confine your fearful dog. Maybe they venture out of their safe space and get spooked, and you'd like to avoid that. Or maybe you want to have a little...

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. ...

 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...