Fear of Other Dogs & New People

VIDEOS ABOUT A DOG’S FEAR OF PEOPLE OR OTHER DOGS

Counter Conditioning for Reactivity to People

 

Example of “Watch” with Willie
Willie loves a good game of tug as positive reinforcement for
checking in with Trisha.

 

How to Stop an Approaching Dog in an Emergency
Most of us have unfortunately been in a situation where an uncontrolled,
off-leash dog is headed straight for us. This method won’t work for every
situation, but it gives you a chance to get away in many cases. For more
information on getting an approaching dog to stop, check out this blog.

 

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Why Dogs are More Afraid of Men, Revisited February 2020

Aggression, Fear and Gut Health. . . Joined at the Hip? May 2019

Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself March 2019

Dogs and Psychological Trauma February 2017

First look at my memoir: The Eduction of Will October 2016

Resilience: Can We Increase It in Dogs? October 2015

The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog Sept 2015 (About Trauma and Dogs)

Preventing Dog Bites  May 2012

Treatment Plans for Behavioral Regressions Part I, Part II  December 2011

Juvenile-Onset Shyness & Juvenile-Onset Myopia  September 2010

Why Dogs are More Afraid of Men  January 2010

Using Play to Treat Aggression  October 2008

 

ARTICLES ABOUT FEARFUL DOGS

I’m Okay, You’re Okay: A gentle hand or tasty treat doesn’t reinforce fear, it reduces it

Action or Angst? Guilt is a lousy treatment plan for behavioral problems

Fear in Dogs: Where does it begin?

A Glass Half-full: All emotions may not be equal, but they are equally powerful

 

RELATED DOG TRAINING BOOKS

              

RELATED DOG TRAINING DVDS

         

Training Your Dog

Here’s the good news: It’s fun to train your dog! Here’s the bad news: You have to learn how. More good news: It’s not hard to learn. . . and this is a great place to get started.

Behavior & Health

If you’re interested in canine cognition, communication, social systems & nutrition (plus a host of other topics!), look here to start seeing your dog in an entirely new light!

Behavior Problems

Here’s help for dogs of every description, from cautious canines to feisty fidos. Click below for videos, articles, books and DVDs that will help you help your dog.

Finding Resources

Links to other great websites & information on becoming a professional trainer or behaviorist, questions for your veterinarian, and everything in between!

HAVE YOU READ TRISHA’S MEMOIR?

"The Education of Will delves deep into the minds of people and dogs, and into the effects of trauma, showing that healing is possible. McConnell gives a voice to those who can’t speak in words and provides hope for fearful animals everywhere."

—Temple Grandin, author of Animals Make Us Human and Animals in Translation.

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