Why Punishing a Dog’s Fear Doesn’t Work
Rex was so fearful when he was first rescued, he would void his bowels if someone touched him. With patience and positive training, he now cuddles with his mom and will take treats from his dad.
Dogs can express fear in a variety of ways.
Some dogs, like Rex on the right, express their fear by shrinking back and trying to be invisible.
Others, like Jazzy in this article from our Newsletter Archives, show their anxiety by trying to act tough and scare away the thing that scares them.
Both of these dogs can be rehabilitated through the same positive training methods.
Related Classes at Your Dog’s Friend
- Confidence Building (for dogs who just need a little boost!)
- Fearful Dog Class (for dogs who fear many things/situations)
- Reactive Dog Class (for dogs who bark & lunge at other dogs)
