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...

Looking for a simple training game you can play with your fearful dog?  The "Name Game" teaches your pup to look at you when you say their name.  It's great for very fearful dogs because it doesn't re...

If you have a fearful dog, you might have spent some time worrying about what could happen if they got loose, and got lost.  This is a legitimate worry! Scared dogs can be VERY hard to find and catch ...

You've got your fearful dog home and settled in their safe space, but they don't seem interested in any of the toys you've provided. How can you get them to start engaging in fun, enriching activities...