Reduce Anxiety and Grow Your Dogs Confidence with these Pro Dog Training Tips #79

I just rescued a Malinois who spent the first 14 months of her life in a crate. Apparently when they did get her out her life wasn't very pleasant☹️ her first reaction to everything is she goes into survival mode. Poor girl. We have a long road ahead of us but I will not give up on her. Thank you for posting this. 🐾🐾

Hey Susan, ty. Confirmation bias is a horrible thing in a trainer's world. I had retired from training and recently came back. These Covid pups are in desperate need of someone to say, "yo...let's start with some bond and trust building, help elevate confidence, then we can level up and work on the fun things you dreamt about when you picked your pup out." Much love from A round of Apawz in Utah

Dogs are my passion and I am a new dog trainer, I am so grateful to have stumbled across your channel. Thank you so much for sharing!

I have an older dog 9 (Neptune) and his best friend (Nala-Airedale) passed away suddenly last October. Neptune (Husky border collie mix) was a rescue (parents were ferral) and was in vet quarentine for approximately 5 months. So he missed several socialization milestones. When we got him we tried to do obedience, dock dogs, and agility. In each setting he was attacked at least once by other dogs for a total of 5 times. So now when he sees another dog he reacts first aggressively. He is doing better but still is unpredictable. He was much better when Nala was around. We have gotten another puppy and they are currently separated by a large child gate or a crate. Bindi is very jumpy (Airedale) so I know that would send him over the edge. He is interested in Bindi. He has been nose to nose and was ok. He has been nose to nose and the hair stood up and teeth came out. Bindi is oblivious to everything and just wants to bounce and play. How can I handle this so it will benefit both. I acknowledge they may not be the best of friends but so Neptune will accept Bindi and Bindi won't want to jump in his face. 😢🐾❤️🐾❤️

Super awesome podcast. One to keep on repeat ❤️ feels nice to know it’s normal when still building confidence. It also helps me to remain positive and create a plan when I take my dog to new environments

Wonderful information! This really helps me think of different locations and situations to grow my dog's confidence. Thank you again for a wonderful podcast.

Oh man, i wish I'd had this video with some of my past dogs, Preparing for new puppy, and going in well-armed this time to get things right for her, no matter who she turns out to be!

My new rescue puppy has become very confident in the house. Going upstairs was a big scary thing but now it's a game. He loves the yard to play and now is getting braver on small walks on the street. But meeting new people is scary to him. He is better when there are other dogs, especially older dogs. I was so concerned and trying not to label him. Now I can move on to help him build confidence in each situation. Once again thank you so much Susan! I feel like every YouTube video is steering us in the right direction.

Awesome! I always learn and re-vist Susan's training tips. Zena is now 5 and we still step back to build her confidence in certain areas! Thank you Susan!

Love this. My dog is confident with kids, people, water, anywhere at home, inside and out but not so much in a different or more urban environment. I will take your advice and try to build her confidence in new environments.

Thank you Susan a great podcast, also thank you for continuing to build our confidence so we can help our dogs.

Thank you for another very helpful clear podcast. Its made me think as my dog is often not confident in the evenings when all 4 of us are watching TV and also if there are noises outside of the lounge. I need to observe and write down all the situations in this room that cause her to bark and look stressed. Then I can work through them with a plan.

Thank you for another great podcast! Fantastic reminder that confidence does not come by itself for our dogs and also for us human.

Thank you for this podcast! This is so helpful! My 18 month old puppy is very confidant in most environment and he loves to play with most dogs. However, if food becomes involved he can get very possessive and guard it from other dogs. My question is weather letting him play with a dog he knows well, and just managing the resource guarding (until I work up the confidence to work on it) will help grow his confidence around dogs or grow his fear of his resources getting stolen. He's only resource guarded towards one dog (that I know of) and it's also the dog he loves to play with and plays intensely with the most. What do you think?

Decaf is beautiful! Interesting that she is white. I've read that white dogs (animals) are genetically more prone to anxiety. And I have an anxious white terrier mix and you have been been a blessing to both of us!

Thank you Susan. This really gives me a great deal of insight into some of my dog's outside behavior. It gives me a starting point to work on what appears to be some lack of confidence.

Thank you, Susan!

Love, love, love these podcasts. So much wonderful information to make living with dogs a joy.

Gosh - what synchronicity. I actually thought this morning about leaving you a comment to ask you could a podcast on swimming and hydrotherapy.

Thank you Susan. I’m new to your podcasts really enjoying them.