Disease, injury, poor vision or a hearing impairment, can cause a dog to behave in a fearful manner. Be sure you have eliminated these as causes of your dog’s behavior. Your dog might also be genetically predisposed to being cautious. Regardless of the reasons your dog is the way it is, it may never be like other dogs that aren’t fearful, but can learn to be comfortable in the world. Finding a trainer or behaviorist
When a dog fears noise he or she can respond to this fear in a number of different ways. The dog may begin to shake and tremble, the dog may bark excessively, the dog may hide and refuse to come out, and in some cases the dog may urinate in the home out of extreme fear. A sudden loud noise can frighten even the most secure and happy dog, but a continual fear of noises
Some dogs, and specific breeds of dogs, love to swim and frolic in the water. Yet other dogs are so terrified of water that any exposure to water causes extreme reactions. Why do dogs fear water? There are a number of different causes that can contribute to a fear of water, and a patient and understanding owner will be able to work with their dog to slowly overcome this fear.Many dogs that have an overwhelming
If your dog is afraid of people, be prepared to protect your dog from well-meaning friends and strangers. Initially the best approach to take with a fearful dog is to put as little pressure as possible on it. This means avoiding direct eye contact, not talking to the dog if it shows discomfort or fear when spoken to and handling the dog as little and as gently as possible. It doesn’t matter what your intentions