THE DOGKIND BLOG
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Dental disease and gum disease can cause pain, discomfort, and can negatively affect our dogs' overall health. Any kind of pain, including pain associated with dental issues, has the...
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 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...
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...
Most of us assume that dogs like petting. But how do we know?
Dogs are individuals just like people are. Some love cuddling, and some don’t. And even the cuddliest...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Do you have an anxious dog who is reluctant to take treats from your hand? If your dog is comfortable approaching you and eating next to you, but not yet taking treats from your hand...
We all want our dogs to take treats from us, and most dogs love treats! However, for a fearful dog, taking a treat from a person's hand is no small feat. It is a skill that we can teach our...
Is your shy dog hesitant to approach you or other family members? In this week's video, I give three tips to help increase your dog's willingness to approach you.
