Victoria Stillwell shares ideas to help fearful dogs. She advocates to give the animal choices and proactively ensure it can avoid things that increase fearful responses.
The dog who has the courage to walk away is much easier to handle than the dog who responds aggressively. Practicing avoidance promotes confidence, and repeated experience helps your dog be happier with the choices she makes.” – Victoria Stillwell
Source: Dogster, May 5, 2022. Link. Understanding what a dog needs in certain situations is made easier if owners take the time to observe reactions in those situations.
INSIGHTS: This is a good resource to share on social media or in newsletters. Too often, owners expect their animals to just fit in. Planning will help avoid situations that get uncomfortable or potentially dangerous for the animal and owner.