A Touch Sensative Dog Just as we humans have different tolerances for physical affection, our dogs do, too. Many shy and fearful dogs are “touch sensitive”; they may avoid our hands, flinch or pull away when we try to pet them, or even snap if they perceive our touch as a threat. Correctly deciphering our […]
Second Chance Dogs: A documentary film by ASPCA Rehabilitation Center for Fearful Dogs
Second Chance Dogs, a documentary filmed at the ASPCA’s Rehabilitation Center for Fearful Dogs and released in April 2016, chronicles the ASPCA Rehabilitation trainers as they patiently work with dogs suffering from debilitating fear caused by biology, poor (or no) socialization, isolation, neglect or cruelty. The Rehabilitation Center for Fearful Dogs accepts dogs to their […]
In Times of Crisis Trust is Our Greatest Ally
For a fearful dog, Katie sure does get into a lot of mischief! Most of her transgressions begin when she catches the scent of anything even vaguely edible and end just as she’s about to ingest something inappropriate, offensive or just plain dangerous. We are not naive about or inexperienced with her wily ways; we […]
10 Steps to Successfully Coax a Shy and Fearful Dog
Puppy Power A few months back, I learned a good lesson in humility from the most unlikely of sources: a passel of puppies. In addition to the local strays, owner-surrenders and an occasional Humane Law Enforcement seizure, our local shelter transports dogs from overcrowded shelters and rescues in the south, and places them for adoption […]
19 Tips for Going Public With Your Shy and Fearful Dog
Many shy dogs enjoy being close to nature. Hiking on trails in the woods, walking on the edges of parks or even just sniffing around trees in your neighborhood can visibly change your fearful dog from timid and hesitant to confident and engaged. In order to make your outing successful, planning ahead takes much of […]
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