Beyond Flight or Fight: A Compassionate Guide for Working With Fearful Dogs
Item Number: 128
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
Is your dog afraid of noises, objects, or you? Whether you have taken a fearful dog into your home, or you work professionally to save lives, Beyond Flight or Fight is an indispensable tool. Discover how to help dogs that have been neglected, abused, or are genetically timid. Unique points covered include: *How fear works: primary vs. secondary responses. * Why rescue programs may not work *Safe places, escape, and helping dogs think *Flooding, aggression, learned helplessness: what happens/fixing it *Importance of: a familiar handler, time, and leadership *Specialized training techniques *Developing dog self-confidence *How to use: voice, hands, body, correction cues, and dog psychology *Why some dogs do not respond *Maintenance, proofing, accepting optimal levels Fearful dogs can be saved and have quality lives free of anxiety. Learn to teach “special needs” pets how to fit into the human world.