Fearful Behavior in Dogs
this tutorial discusses body language of
fear and dogs why it is important to
address early warning signs of fear what
to do to prevent fear from becoming more
severe red flags that your dog is
experiencing fear and is asking for help
licking lips excessive panting brow
furrowed ears to side
moving in slow motion
yawning that seems out of place
hyper-vigilance
moving away
pacing
if initial warning signs are ignored the
fear can lead to anxiety extreme
submission barking growling air snapping
biting
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here’s what you can do be an advocate
for dogs in need of space
four dogs in need of space do ignore
them
it might sound mean but sometimes it’s
the most effective way of making a
fearful dog comfortable in your presence
don’t attempt pet it seems like a
friendly way to introduce yourself but
to a fearful dog there’s nothing more
scary than a person hovering over them
with an outstretched hand
tossing treats can help counter
condition a dog to people that they
might otherwise be fearful of turn
sideways avoid direct eye contact and
remember that patience is key
which category does your dog fall into
prevention provide positive exposure to
new stimuli exhibiting early warning
signs have people toss treats avoid
petting and other unwanted attention
until the dog seems comfortable moderate
to severe symptoms contact a certified
professional dog trainer today
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