Cog-Dog Radio When Your Dog is Afraid: Real Story
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Aug 19, 2025 A personal hiking story unfolds as a dog grapples with fear from overhead hang gliders. The discussion emphasizes a three-step process to help canines cope with anxiety. Trust and understanding in the owner-pet relationship are spotlighted, offering insights for dog owners dealing with their pets’ fears.
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Three-Step Response For Acute Fear
- Use a three-step approach in acute fear: facilitate escape, offer social support, then signal safety.
- Follow the steps in that order to help dogs process fear without making it worse.
Hang Gliders Triggered A Real Panic
- Sarah recounts hiking with three dogs when Carson panicked at hang gliders and sprinted into a field before responding to recall.
- She leashed Carson, offered high-value food, and sat with the dogs to reduce exposure and provide support.
Escape Can Mean Reduced Exposure
- Facilitating escape can mean reducing exposure rather than full removal when true escape isn't possible.
- Minimizing the stimulus still communicates you hear the dog and keeps the situation manageable.