Cog-Dog Radio When Your Dog is Afraid
Jan 8, 2025
Discover effective strategies to help fearful dogs by understanding their body language. Learn about a simple yet powerful three-step response: facilitating escape, offering social support, and signaling safety. Each approach fosters a more secure environment for our furry companions. With diverse insights from professionals, this conversation unwraps compassionate ways to navigate the emotional challenges dogs face. Tune in for a blend of education and heartfelt advice that can transform a scared pup into a confident one.
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Facilitate Escape
- Facilitate your dog's escape from a scary thing or situation.
- If the scary thing is gone, still help them move away or create distance.
Managing Ongoing Fear
- If the scary situation is ongoing, offer a safe zone or hiding place.
- Consider pharmaceutical support, ear protection, or thunder shirts for intense fears like fireworks.
Social Support
- Offer social support by staying close, offering touch (if accepted), and speaking calmly.
- If your dog avoids touch, simply be present and offer verbal reassurance.