Let’s talk about some reasons why your dog is acting scared all of a sudden. I know it’s a common question among my fellow dog-loving friends. If your pup is suddenly terrified of his own shadow for no apparent reason, you may wonder what’s gone wrong. Then you might be going … [Read more...]
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Scared Dog? Here’s How to Help Him
A scared dog is an unhappy dog. I recently wrote an article on the various forms of dog aggression and what to do about them. One of those forms was fear aggression. There is another form of fear in dogs - pure terror. That's no exaggeration. Some dogs are so fearful, they simply … [Read more...]
Dealing with a “Scaredy Cat” Dog
How do you ease dog fears, especially when they seem so...illogical? Picture this: the minute your doorbell rings, your guard dog comes to life, barking and carrying on to protect her territory and her people. She’s really into it – the hair on the back of her neck is raised, her … [Read more...]
Dog Aggression – How to Train a Difficult Dog
Dog aggression can come in many forms. It can be fear-based. It can be based in territoriality. It can be the result of training. However it may have been instilled in the dog, dog aggression can be a dangerous problem. This is especially true in rescue dogs. Today we're … [Read more...]