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Learned Helplessness - what does it mean to a fearful dog?

Imagine that you are afraid of the dark. You absolutely have to have a light on at all times, or you start to panic. Proper, scary, can't handle it panic. Then someone comes along and says they can cure you - and EVEN BETTER - it's guaranteed! WOW! Sign me up. They shut you in a dark room, lock the door and tell you that facing your fear will help. You can shake, cry and shout, maybe even scream, you lose the ability to think like you normally do. You might freeze, go into a complete meltdown.

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Learned Helplessness - what does it mean to a fearful dog?

The Dogworks Blog

Learned Helplessness - what does it mean to a fearful dog?

Separation Anxiety - what is it really?

Want that elusive Loose Lead? Here's how your training might be missing an important part....

Hide The Ball Launcher - Ten Things To Do Instead

A Guide to Clicker Training

Harnesses - the good, the bad & the ugly

Learned Helplessness - what does it mean to a fearful dog?