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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...
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 dogs don’t wan...
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...
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 reliably, this t...
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 dogs, but ...
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.
Tip #1 Work With A Positive R...
Does your dog refuse treats? Maybe they won't take treats from your hand, or they flee if you try to toss treats to them? In this video series, I give you tips for making treats more appealing to you...
Do you have a dog who hides under furniture, in a back room, or in a bathroom? Or barks at visitors or family members? If so, a safe space in your home could improve your dog's quality of life.
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