Dog Trainer Q & A: Fear & Reactivity

Welcome to Dog Trainer Q & A with Jen G. Pywell, CPDT-KA.

This session's focus will be on fear and reactivity in dogs.

If your dog is experiencing reactivity or fear of people, other dogs or new things and you are noticing challenging behaviors like barking and lunging, excessive barking, cowering, avoidance or increased stress or anxiety, then you are invited to join this helpful question and answer session with a certified dog trainer.

Join other dog parents experiencing some of the same challenging dog behaviors. Learn simple ways to reduce your dog's stress and fearful reactions. Understand how to support your dog when they are experiencing a fearful or reactive episode.

This will not focus on aggression (attacks of people or dogs) or separation anxiety.

The purpose of this session is to educate and inform dog parents about specific dog training concepts and methods.

Please note: the answers will be generalized for the help and benefit of all attendees. Discussing your dog's issues in this forum is not a behavioral consultation and you will not get specific training advice. More information is needed to accurately assess and create an effective individualized training plan for any dog.