Puppy Fear Periods: Help For Socializing Puppies Or Rescue Dogs Scared Of People #199 #podcast
Most puppies go through a ‘Fear Period’ stage, which can include fear of objects, adults, children, and other dogs. Unfortunately, many popular strategies taught to counter puppy fear are the absolute worst things possible. I’m covering three things you should never do when your puppy or rescue dog displays fear of people and what to do instead to create confident and empowered dogs.
00:00 When puppies are scared of children and adults.
01:10 3 things to never do with fearful puppies and dogs.
02:02 Definition and dangers of “flooding” frightened dogs.
03:33 The 3E’s of puppy socializing and overcoming fears.
04:27 Give the dog control vs controlling the dog.
05:28 Cues and games to grow puppy and dog confidence.
06:48 Refocus dog’s attention with a unique noise.
10:00 Change the environment by changing your appearance.
12:54 Create “training dens” at home to begin confidence building.
14:37 Signs your puppy is confident and joyful.
17:50 Testing your dog’s confidence in new environments.
19:38 3E’s Venn – Environment, Education and Empowerment
20:27 Training positive emotional responses near fear trigger environments.
20:47 How to handle houseguests when your puppy might fear them.
In the episode you’ll hear:
* The bad advice given when puppies show fear of people.
* What ‘flooding’ is and why it intensifies fears.
* The 3E’s of Environment, Education and Empowerment for puppy and rescue dog socializing.
* About empowering your dog with choice vs. controlling them.
* Cues and games that grow confidence for puppies and dogs.
* How to use a distinct noise to refocus a puppy’s attention when they’re worried.
* Ways to change the environment easily by changing your appearance.
* How to set up “training dens” in your home and increase confidence for puppies or rescue dogs.
* What body language looks like for confident and joyful dogs.
* How to manage and train in environments with potential fear triggers for your dog.
* What to do when you have houseguests that your dog or puppy fears.
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Susan Garrett’s interest in animal behaviour started at the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science. Since then she has developed into a preeminent dog trainer and canine sports instructor and competitor. Susan is one of the most successful agility competitors of the last three decades. She has won multiple Gold Medals at National or World Championship events with every dog she has ever owned over the past 30 years.
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