I spoke to Erin Scott about how to be a safe person and create a safe space for your dog in the latest episode of the Believe in Dog podcast.
By Zazie Todd PhD
I chatted to Erin Scott of Believe In Dog Podcast
about how to be a safe person and create a safe space for your anxious,
fearful, or reactive dog. I was delighted to be back on this podcast
and we had a really fun chat in which we busted some myths about fearful
dogs and discussed tips for dog guardians who are struggling with these
issues.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts or here.
We talked about:
- The difference between fear, anxiety and reactivity in dogs;
- Did the pandemic increase the prevalence of anxiety in dogs?
- Outdated myths about dog training that won’t go away;
- What should you do to help your dog if they’re having an acute fear-based reaction? Is it ok to comfort them?
- How to create a safe space for your dog;
- Reading your dog’s fearful body language;
- Helpful training skills for any dog;
- Gaining trust when you’ve adopted a fearful dog;
- Adjusting our own expectations for our dogs;
- When to look for help with your dog and where to find it;
- Is resource guarding a fear-based behavior?
- The Fear-Free Movement and cooperative care for fearful dogs
You can see the full episode info and get the show notes here.
Believe in Dog recently passed the milestone of 100 episodes. Congratulations, Erin!
If you don’t yet have your copy of my new book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, it’s available from all good bookstores.