Fearful Dog Training in Austin
Is your dog nervous about being in new places, hearing certain sounds, or generally fearful/anxious?
Our team of certified trainers and behavior consultants can help your dog feel more confident in the world.
Learn more about fear and anxiety in dogs, and how we can help.
Fearful Dog Training Options
If your dog is generally fearful but non-reactive, check out our Fearful Dogs Class in both North Austin and South Austin!
This 6-week class covers the skills and information you need to help your dog feel safer in the world.
Get personalized help with our 1-on-1 customized behavior consulting.
We'll begin with a Virtual Behavior Consultation to dive deep into everything that's going on and come up with a training plan.
FAQs About Fearful Dog Training
Why is my dog fearful/anxious?
There are lots of reasons your dog is afraid. It could be genetic, or due to a traumatic event. It could be due to under-socialization, or hidden pain. Before we ever start training, we'll dive into WHY your dog is afraid- giving you customized training plans.
Is my dog's anxiety my fault?
We hear folks say that their dog's anxiety is probably due to their own anxieties. And while there are some cases where these might be connected, in most cases: no. There are lots of reasons your dog might be afraid or anxious, and we want to find the root cause and treat it.
How long does it take to fix fear/anxiety?
It depends! Sometimes we can solve an underlying problem or set a dog up for success very quickly. In other cases, it's something we may be working on for many months. No responsible trainer can give you an accurate timeline.
How to train fearful or anxious dogs
We LOVE working with fearful dogs, and the key is building trust and resilience.
We do this by using positive reinforcement and other humane methods based on modern behavior science, ensuring that we treat the root cause of the dog's fear or anxiety.
Forget one size fits all approaches with high price tags: our team will help identify what YOUR dog needs in order to heal and be successful in the world. Our approach is based on giving you long-term results and peace of mind.
How to socialize a fearful dog
We often hear owners hoping to help their fearful dogs by socializing them: exposing them to the situations where they're afraid.
And while this seems to make sense on the surface, it can have major backlash! Many times this leads to fearful dogs becoming even more anxious. If your dog is fearful of new places, people, dogs, etc- exposure probably isn't the answer.
Our team can help you identify how and when to expose your dog to the things that scare them, focusing on actually helping your dog feel more comfortable.
Who Are the Best Fearful Dog Trainers in Austin?
Our team of certified trainers and behavior consultants are here to help you with your fearful or anxious pup.
Want some other options? We're fortunate to have a ton of wonderful certified, positive reinforcement trainers in the Austin area. You can see our directory here.