Anxious /Reactive Dogs

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Anxious /Reactive Dogs

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There have been a few posts recently where people have been concerned about their puppy or dog becoming anxious or reactive due to a traumatic experience or maybe even for some inexplicable reason. It is always best to try and find a qualified professional behaviourist who can give one to one advice for your particular puppy or dog rather than trying a range of possible techniques recommended by others in good faith but which may or may not be applicable or helpful for your circumstances.

The following links are to the websites of professional organisations in this area of work, in the UK:

http://capbt.org/about.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.apbc.org.uk/help/regions" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I would also add though that, whether or not they have been categorised as "anxious" or "reactive", there are a number of activities that you can become involved in with your puppy or dog that will build up their self confidence and enhance the bond between you both and really will help to improve focus, reduce stress reactions and calm excitability. Depending on your own choice and knowing your dog's strengths / weaknesses, you may prefer one activity over another but some examples are scent work:

http://www.talkingdogsscentwork.co.uk/T ... lcome.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Canine parkour:

http://www.developingdogs.co.uk/classes ... s-parkour/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Or agility (if your dog is over 18 months of age):

https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media/ ... gility.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Another course I would recommend is via the following link:

https://www.canineconfidenceacademy.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Sometimes when a dog (or a person :) ) has a problem with fear or uncertainty, finding something that will engage, interest and boost their self confidence is a major step on the road to overcoming their anxiety and, stepping aside from focusing too narrowly on the "problem" , may be a good starting point for recovery.
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