Why is a dog afraid of everything

An owner cannot be sure of his dog if he is a coward by nature. It can be very difficult to predict its behavior – you never know which elementary situation will set it off. And, by the way, a frightened dog may often be accompanied by a defensive reaction in the form of aggression. Life with such a pet is not easy, so the earlier the problem is discovered, the better the chances of correcting it.

Healthy Fear

Phobias can be caused by anything.

It’s only natural for your puppy to startle if a firecracker goes off or a firecracker goes off under the window. Harsh pops can freak an animal out, and there’s nothing wrong with that. What matters is the dog’s trust in the owner, which is built on the mutual understanding between the pet and its owner.

For animals, fear is a natural coping mechanism. But the important thing is that it is singular. Because when the number of canine phobias grows like a snowball, and they are caused by literally everything, it means that the nervous system of the dog is very weak. According to experts, this state of the nervous system is a diagnosis, and to get rid of it completely will never be possible. Although a little stabilization and even contribute to the health of the dog is still possible.

Adaptation should be gradual!

The emphasis is on the mental rather than the physical development

Shy dogs are quite difficult to train, but while they are still growing, they have a much better chance of doing so than they do as adults. True, even in the successful training of such an animal, there can be failures – when, it would seem, everything was moving forward, and suddenly not just stuck, and even clearly noticeable backward process. But you have to be prepared for this and be patient.

A mandatory part of any dog’s life is walks. For the timid puppy they are especially important. And at least 2 times a week they should be quite long. Only in contrast to conventional animals, here the emphasis should be placed not on the physical development, and to familiarize the baby with everything that surrounds him.

And the manifestation of curiosity can be encouraged with a treat. It is good if there is an opportunity to communicate with the owners of larger dogs and their pets. So the adaptation of the cowardly puppy will go faster.

Emphasis should be made on mental exercise, the animal should be able to focus his attention as much as possible, to think, later this will help him calm down and distract himself, so it will be easier to cope with fright.

The adult “fearful” dog

Dealing with phobias in a puppy is much easier than in an adult dog

Usually the adjustment period can take about a year. But that doesn’t mean he’ll be completely free of his fears. Some of them may stay with him forever. Still, it’s better than if the dog is already an adult and has similar problems. He may not be socialized as much, but his nerves are severely wound up and this can lead to inappropriate behavior and even aggression.

Such an animal would require an individual approach, and most likely they would need to consult a cynologist or a zoopsychologist. Sometimes it is still possible to restore the pet’s confidence in itself and the owner. By the way, the owner must keep his emotions under control – allowing irritation towards the dog is not allowed in any way.