It is important to create a safe, structured environment for fearful dogs to learn and face their fears in a positive gentle way. It is equally essential to give them space to train at a pace each dog can handle comfortably. This class provides consistency and predictability so that that the dog knows what to expect. Class focuses on desensitizing dogs to different triggers and creating positive associations with things they are normally scared of. You will learn to identify the signs of stress and fear in your dog and how to work with them in various situations.

Who Should Take This Fearful Dog Training Course?

This class is for the dog who consistently reacts by showing fearful behaviors like trembling, whining, hiding, shutting down, snapping, or fear biting. The goal is to increase overall social confidence and help show you how to safely manage and support your fearful dog. Through reward-based training games and desensitization, we will help you build your dog’s confidence and create a positive environment to ease the fears of your shy companion.

Fearful Fido is designed to build self- confidence and will teach you how to help your fearful dog cope with and ultimately enjoy new experiences. This class will cover techniques and skills to help your dog deal with their fear. Classes deal with learning to read dog’s body language and understanding how to make your dog more comfortable and relaxed in different environments and around people and other dogs.

Fearful Fido is not appropriate for aggressive dogs. If your dog is aggressive, check out our reactive rover aggressive dog training classes. If you are unsure about which class to take with your dog, please give us a call.