EPISODE · Jun 19, 2024 · 56 MIN
The Nervous and Anxious Dog Episode
from Confessions of a Dog Trainer · host Bethany Johnson
Some takeaways you'll get from this episode:Using the E-Collar can be helpful in addressing anxiety and reactivity in dogs.Providing clear guidance and clarity to dogs can boost their confidence.The E-Collar Starter Guide provides step-by-step instructions and videos for using the E-Collar in different situations.Correcting unwanted behaviors with the E-Collar can help dogs understand what is expected of them.Misconceptions about the E-Collar should be challenged, as it can be a valuable tool when used correctly. Using food as a positive association can be helpful for some nervous dogs, but it may not work for all dogs.Giving dogs a clear job and holding them accountable for behaviors can help build confidence.Movement is important for both a dog's confidence and the owner's confidence.The e-collar can be a valuable tool for addressing nervous behaviors, but it should be introduced gradually and with guidance.Exposure work, combined with a clear job, can be a game-changer for helping nervous dogs.Resources such as the e-collar starter guide and the guide to separation anxiety can provide additional support and guidance.Show note links:E Collar Starter Guide: https://walkingdogtraining.com/ecollarstarterguideE Collar Starter Cheat Sheets Freebie:walkingdogtraining.com/emailcheatsheetCoaching (Reassurance) Calls:https://walkingdogtraining.com/virtual-sessionThe Guide To Separation Anxiety:https://walkingdogtraining.com/shop/p/separationanxietyguideBalanced Trainer Directory:https://walkingdogtraining.com/directory
What this episode covers
Some takeaways you'll get from this episode:Using the E-Collar can be helpful in addressing anxiety and reactivity in dogs.Providing clear guidance and clarity to dogs can boost their confidence.The E-Collar Starter Guide provides step-by-step instructions and videos for using the E-Collar in different situations.Correcting unwanted behaviors with the E-Collar can help dogs understand what is expected of them.Misconceptions about the E-Collar should be challenged, as it can be a valuable tool when used correctly. Using food as a positive association can be helpful for some nervous dogs, but it may not work for all dogs.Giving dogs a clear job and holding them accountable for behaviors can help build confidence.Movement is important for both a dog's confidence and the owner's confidence.The e-collar can be a valuable tool for addressing nervous behaviors, but it should be introduced gradually and with guidance.Exposure work, combined with a clear job, can be a game-changer for helping nervous dogs.Resources such as the e-collar starter guide and the guide to separation anxiety can provide additional support and guidance.Show note links:E Collar Starter Guide: https://walkingdogtraining.com/ecollarstarterguideE Collar Starter Cheat Sheets Freebie:walkingdogtraining.com/emailcheatsheetCoaching (Reassurance) Calls:https://walkingdogtraining.com/virtual-sessionThe Guide To Separation Anxiety:https://walkingdogtraining.com/shop/p/separationanxietyguideBalanced Trainer Directory:https://walkingdogtraining.com/directory
NOW PLAYING
The Nervous and Anxious Dog Episode
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m