Helping Fearful Dogs

Presented by: Nicole Wilde

About Nicole

Many dog owners, shelter/rescue workers, trainers, and other canine professionals find anxiety, fears, and phobias to be among the most challenging behaviors to treat. This information-packed workshop combines lecture, photographs, and extensive video footage to explore the art of working with fearful dogs, with some overlap into fear-based aggression.

Topics include:

• Causes and prevention
• How fear manifests
• Recognized and lesser-known stress signals
• How to work with fearful dogs in the home
• Suggestions for group classes
• A Firm Foundation program on which dogs can build confidence
• Skills owners should know
• Skills to teach dogs
• What training equipment is (and is not!) appropriate

Interactive exercises include participation in solving a fear-related case history. You will also get an overview of how complementary therapies can make your treatment plans even more successful.