Do you have a shy or fearful dog? Dealing with an extremely shy or fearful dog can be a challenge, and changing that dogs behavior takes considerable time and patience. Many dogs develop fear-based behaviors as a result of past, scary experiences, not always stemming from abuse. More often, shy and fearful dogs suffer from the lack of early socialization, and owners have a hard road ahead when trying to to change these responses without professional help. Shy and fearful dogs have become a specialty of Waggin's West; they require very specific handling and behavior modifcation. The website www.fearfuldogs.com is also a great resource for owners, with information, techniques and support.
"Training Tails" blog now up! My new blog, "Training Tails", can be accessed at http//:wagginswest.blogspot.com. I'm taking questions from email and answering them too. If there's a behavior question you'd like me to answer, email me at dstearns@wagginswest.com. I'll answer two behavior or training questions on the blog each month.
Interested in more information about Dog Training or Animal Behavior?
Visit the websites of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
Great pets are available for adoption throughout Colorado, no matter what age or breed you may be searching for! Visit www.coloradoallbreedrescuenetwork.org to find your perfect pet!
If you're looking for the #1 breed in America, the Labrador Retriever, visit www.safeharborlabrescue.org.
After you adopt, mention either of these organizations when you call for a consultation, and receive a special discount.
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