How To Stop Dog Fear And Anxiety

Dog training a dog with fear or anxiety adds levels of complexity as you have to build confidence in the dog and lead your dog. This video gives 3 key tips that will help as you work with your dog that may suffer with anxiety or be fearful.

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[ChoirFan]

Thanks, Will. About 16 months ago, I adopted a rescue dog who’d clearly been mistreated. Initially even the slightest sudden movement from me would see her cowering. She would sit in the corner with her head and eyes down, most of the day. She had no idea how to introduce herself to other dogs and was incapable of play. Very gradually, with help from this channel and my local dog obedience club, she has learned to trust me, comes on signal, walks around with her head up and tail wagging …and plays with me! (Though she won’t fetch 😖). She interacts nicely with other dogs and has the most gentle, friendly nature around other people. The “secret”…Calm, Consistent Leadership with a bucketful of PATIENCE! She still occasionally flinches and her anxieties still show, on occasion, but she is now a well balanced, happy dog.

[kostasd]

Will, I can't thank you enough for your videos. It's amazing how far our rescue pitty has come, thanks to your videos. Trainers in the past gave up on him and said he was not teachable, but I refused to send him to another home (we are the 3rd, and final!). Came across your channel a while back and put into practice what you say. Love him to death, and was just laying down with him giving him belly rubs before he went to bed tonight, and then saw this video. Everyone says what a great dog he is, he is so loving and so obedient, and I have you to thank for that! Thank you for this wonderful relationship you've given me and my family with our rescue!! 🙏

[topcatwarrior]

Your point about calm consistent leadership with all dogs, but in particular with those whose spirit has been damaged, is on point. It’s not cruel, it’s critical to provide the structure they need to feel safe, and to repair their confidence and that allows them to live their best life. Thank you, Will Atherton, you have greatly helped me in my rehabilitation of an emotionally and physically abused bulldog, she has made great strides using your methods. Wishing you all the best from California.

[KingsMom]

So glad this beautiful soul is in your care!

[AbsurdHeroine]

We will be receiving our rescue in about 3 weeks time and I'm binge-watching your whole channel in preparation. You are an amazing role model, Will! Thank you so much for these videos. I hope I can do them justice with our Jake.

[dimitrisk.]

I wish there were more people like you in the world

[eutu]

I follow Will from the beginning and I love his knowledge about dogs.
These basics principles are just so correct and helpful. Thanks Will!

[bigrudd]

Amazing man. Remaining calm is so important. Not timid, but calm. Breathing helps, maybe some very low calm music via ear phones. The mood travels through the leash. Never give up!

[DiscuskwekerijBeSunshineValley]

So glad to realise that some people keep thinking about what is actually still their instinct: they need a leader of their pact, they need guidance

[AttilaVorosOfficial]

Just wanna sincerely thank You for what You do here! It's been giving me lots of good & clear information on how to be a better leader and approach certain issues.
Big luv to You and all Your followers and their doggies!

[stopthemadness]

❤️ Thank you for helping them. The transformation brings tears to my eyes.

[bassface]

Thankyou so much Will for all you do for our canine companions and us humans in understanding them!

[donnaallgaier-lamberti]

I have been working with my 2-year-old rescue now (who had a VERY rough start in a humane society her first year without an "normal" in the home experiences) for over a year. Ginger was exceptionally reactive when we got her. She and I work on our leash work every morning. We work on "Calm Girl" girl throughout the day. I did hire a professional trainer for six sessions over the past 6 months and this has helped not only Ginger but me as well. Right now, I am seeing good progress. Your recommendation about being an effective leader has been VERY meaningful for me. I can't thank you enough for your videos and advice.

[annemariecullen]

Just sending some LOVE for all you and your team do to help dogs, their owners, and other dog trainers.

[kimzeltsar]

I only adopt rescues. My dogs have been loyal and loving and I feel good that I’ve given them a loving home.

[SourireBlancNeige]

I can't have enough of your videos, you're a beautiful person, with beautiful dogs. I can't wait to have a puppy myself and later rescues! I definitely want to offer some shelter dogs a better life, but for now... I binge all your content ! Thank you for what you're doing.

[Lauren_K]

This was the most basic video. Calm. Consistent. Love. Wow.. never thought of that.

[minutecomicswalahollywood]

You've to always remain calm.
Thanks.

[kennethfreeman]

I'm the owner of 4 rescues that came to me with all forms of fearfulness and reactive behavior and this is how I approach dealing with them they're all making amazing progress and they have better life behaviors and a better state of mind

[damz]

Makes me feel to go out and be a calm consistent leader, but mission falters when I meet my dog.. she is a brat.. listen some time, and doesn't most of time.. good content in this channel thanks