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Learn the Guidelines for Educating a Fearful Dog

104 views · Published 22 July 2017 · 2:50 · Indexed 23 September 2026

Channel: Veterinary Network · 2017 · Howto & Style

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Fear is a natural, and also adaptive, emotion. Feeling fear protects us from dangers and improves our ability to survive. In the case of dogs the same thing happens. Experts warn that there are certain general guidelines that should always be taken into account when educating a dog with fear.

1. Reward instead of punish. Fearful dogs are much more sensitive to punishment than others. Therefore, educating a dog with fear by positive reinforcement (rewarding when doing something right) is always much more adequate and effective than educating him through punishment.

2. Positive experiences. You have to be clear that the objective must always be to present to the dog that which so frightened it so that it does not provoke in the animal a negative reaction, modulating the distance and intensity with which the object, sound, person is shown , etc.

While doing this, it is necessary to associate that object, sound, person, animal to a positive emotional state, rewarding with edible treats, caresses or play, for example.

3. Do not force the dog. If a dog is afraid of something, it is not advisable to force it to accept the situation. The risk of acting like this is to generate even more fear in the dog and, even, get to provoke a reaction of aggressiveness to him when feeling threatened.

4. Do not overprotect the dog. Some people over-protect their fearful dogs. However, overprotection does not help the dog gain self-confidence. On the contrary, it makes him very dependent on his owner so that when he is absent, the dog is more afraid.

Treatment for scary dogs. As we have said, when the fearful character of the dog prevents you from having a relaxed day to day, or very difficult to coexist between the animal and its surroundings, it is time to consult with a professional.

Usually, the guidelines for treating a fear case are based on what is called "desensitization and counterconditioning therapy," which involves teaching the dog to tolerate what he fears while associating it with a pleasant experience. These therapies should always be conducted by a professional.

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