THIS is EXACTLY what gives dogs anxiety 😥 #shorts

How to help your dog with anxiety and whining. Dogs who have anxiety and stress typically get worse because of their owners.

[batmanbear]

I called that "coo-cooing" and would educate owners that even though they're saying "It's okay", by petting the dog while it's in an excited state (whether scared or turning aggressive) they are reinforcing whatever mental state the dog is in. Getting the dog to sit/lie down/stay without any physical touch or "baby talk" and staying in a calm "nothing is happening" state as the owner will convey to them that there's nothing to react to. Getting the dog to lie down and calm down, even if that requires being assertive with it, is more helpful than the baby talk + petting. Another example of owners not understanding dogs and actually causing/reinforcing the very behavior they are trying to change.

[bakedatassup]

My uncle had a pit bull that went with him everywhere. He would even ride on his motorcycle with him. When he passed the dog lost his mind and wouldn't let anyone near him. He had to be secured in a barn and if you walked by he would act like he's gonna eat you. One day his senses came back to him and he was back to his old self. Super cuddly and playful. Dogs experience lose and trauma too. He just needed his time to cope with the lose.

[joprice]

Respect for education with out “owner shaming”. Wish you were in London.

[KO-zixf]

So many well intentioned owners out there just without a clue how to train/handle a dog appropriately.

[saralove]

People don't realize that you can reward fear reactions in dogs by "comforting" them like that. It's sad because you know they mean well and love their dog but in reality they are rewarding their dogs reactivity

[abettercompaniondogtrainin]

Poor lady is doing everything wrong. I deal with this every day. Thanks for helping her.

[nla]

"can you sit?" I always think it's funny when owners ask their dog as commands. Just say "sit". The extra words aren't necessary.

[ussxrequin]

I hope that lady is doing alright. That's rough, man.

[oooooeeaa]

Exactly something I had to learn and figure out when to comfort and when to literally calm. It truly depends on the dog and the situation. I have a chihuahua who reacts positively to comfort most of the time but also sometimes by comforting them I believe I saw somewhere that it reinforces there is something scary or upsetting they need comfort from. Amazing video :]

[annettereilly]

I just adopted a mini dachshund from a puppy mill. She has sever fear aggression. Since bringing her home almost two weeks ago she’s adjusted well. I’ve made no attempt to approach her as she’ll run. I’ve been giving her treats and she’ll take them out of my hand. She has let me pet her for a second or two. Two nights ago she started sleeping at the end of the bed away from me. She’s starting yo get comfortable with me. I was told she was good aggressive and have not seen that. She gets along great with my other two dogs especially my other mini dachshund. My plan is to work on obedience to get more confidence before taking her to obedience classes. My question is how to I help lessen her fear aggression when I need to take her to the vet, etc. I plan on buying a rubber muzzle for everyone’s safety to use during socializing/vet visits?

[flowerhour]

Dogs are so smart. I wish we had more for them to do on a regular.

[keithtyler]

I intern at a vet and every time a dog walks in with the front clipped leash or the retractable leash I take a deep breath because I know what's coming

[primalcritters]

"You mine as well put him on Rollerblades" oh my goodness, I love Tom Davis. "Nooo, you said the front was going to work so let's see it." Didn't work. I don't fault this woman she doesn't know better she's just trying to do right by her new dog and kudos to her for trying to learn about dog behavior.

[TanukiTuesday]

I had a dog that would absolutely freak out if you babied him. For instance, he didn't like his nails clipped, and my mom would be over him going "it's okay it's okay you're gonna be fine" and he'd start screaming lol. But when I'd stop her and just go "You're fine, quit it, stop" in a normal voice he'd listen and calm down. Every animal is different so you needa find a balance for each dog, but usually this is the case

[julesmichelle]

I have an Aussie x Elkhound mix, and I had to explain in detail to my friends/family that both of his breeds NEED structure and that they aren't being "mean" when they make him follow rules or don't coddle him when he seems nervous.
Thankfully they understand that, and when they watch him they all follow my routine to keep him level.

I wish more people knew that for high energy/working breeds, affection isn't enough. Being the leader and training consistently makes them healthy and easier to manage. Aussies are such loving and smart dogs, but they need ways to work their minds and bodies to stay healthy and happy, otherwise they can over-run their owners and get anxiety.


I know my pup is no where near perfect, I'm currently working with him and doing training, but knowing the breeds he is mixed with makes a world of difference for training ❤️

[TheWayWeWere-rrrs]

You get what you pet. Never forget! Don’t reinforce behavior that you don’t want! 🎉

[xanayiamckinney]

so what I'm hearing is consistency is the comfort our version of comforting one another doesn't work for dogs because they can be led to learn behaviors that are good or bad or destructive or beneficial for them, their safety and health. So having consistent commands that reground the pups perspective is better than letting the pup freak itself out and self regulate since it most likely can't do that for itself. I do love that if you're making this mistake it shows how much you care and respect the dog as your companion since you're trying what normally works for you in hopes it works for them too

[robinwojcik]

Why do people ask dogs to sit?
Stop asking! TELL them to sit! One word, said in a firm deep forceful tone, SIT!

[WhySoSeriousGM]

This is like giving your kids everything they want and then throwing them to the wolves, they think that you will be there to pet them and then it’s ok 24/7 and when you aren’t there they get nervous and aggressive

[nicoletambasco]

I love him he can come live with me right now!