Understanding Scared Dogs: Key to Their Comfort and Safety
Understanding dog body language and behaviour is crucial for ensuring their comfort and safety. Jamie Huggett, a renowned dog trainer from Southern Cross K9, shares insights on how to approach and help scared dogs.
Dogs may exhibit fear due to various reasons, causing them to enter 'fight, flight, or freeze' mode. In such cases, they might lose interest in food. It's important not to force interactions, even with treats, as this can cause pressure and conflict.
To help a scared dog, respect their boundaries and take interactions slowly. Reading up on dog body language can aid in understanding their comfort level. Desensitization techniques, such as using new, highly desirable food for human-related counter-conditioning, can boost positive associations. Throwing food behind the dog allows them to obtain the treat without feeling pressured.
Understanding dog behaviour and respecting their boundaries are key to helping scared dogs. By learning dog body language and using techniques like desensitization, we can foster positive interactions and ensure their comfort and safety.
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