Dose of Dog #130: 5 Common Mistakes Made When Trying to Help Scared Dogs

In this episode of Dose of Dog, host Heather Mishefske discusses five common mistakes people make when trying tohelp scared and nervous dogs. Many fearful dogs, especially those lacking proper enrichment and early puppy experiences, become shut down, hesitant around new things, and unsure of how to interact with their environment.Heather explains how well-meaning actions can unintentionally increase fear and damage trust, and shares a more compassionate, effective approach to supportingsensitive dogs.In this episode, Heather covers:●       Why saying “it’s okay” can accidentally reinforce fear●       The dangers of flooding dogs with overwhelming situations●       Why using food to lure dogs toward scary things can backfire●       The importance of moving at your dog’s individual pace●       Why comfort and safety should come before obedience trainingTune in to hear Heather’s practical tipsand a different way to approach inherently scared dogs. Learn more aboutHeather’s 4-week class for nervous dogs through emBARK.