On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about fear in dogs. What causes your dog to be fearful and what can you do about it?
Topics discussed include:
- Dog tip of the day
- Fear can be genetic like noise sensitivity
- Service dogs need to be screened for fear issues
- Fear can be taught to your dog based on your actions and reactions
- Making a big deal out of things can reinforce your dog’s fears
- Fear and anxiety are two separate things that can be intertwined
- How you handle your dog’s fear can help improve the future behavior
- Younger dogs go through fear periods
- Don’t let the dog’s fear control their behavior
- Can prescription drugs help your dog with fear?
- If you don’t see results with your approach, try something else
- What is fear aggression?
- Fear is simply a distraction
- Tempering fear can be more productive than counterconditioning
- Jess and Scott talk about how they work through dogs’ fear of treadmills
- You can contact the show by email at studio@thequirkydog.com
- You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
- More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.com
Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics.
