Generally speaking, this kind of dog has too high counter-pressure and low stability. It is too sensitive to the surrounding environment and is easily affected by its mood swings. Sometimes it is excited and sometimes it is frightened. If someone drops a heavy object forcefully next to it or just shakes a towel in front of it, it will become frightened, scared and want to bark. In severe cases, it will even run away in fear. It will even be wary of the dog owner and cannot fully trust it. . If you encounter this kind of dog, you must first build its self-confidence and mutual trust, and then carry out "desensitization training" to enhance stability. The so-called "desensitization training" is to reduce its sensitivity and get used to the environment. Changes can be made to train for the things it is afraid of. For example, if a dog is afraid of thunder, you can record the sound of thunder and play it to it frequently to help it change from fear and rejection to habituation and acceptance. You can also use petting to stabilize its mood. The most important thing is that it must be trained with positive rewards. Encourage and reward it at any time. You can exaggerate your sounds and movements. Do not give any punishment to avoid It becomes more timid and timid.

Suitable age: 2 months-5 months

Training goal: Let timid and insecure dogs adapt to the surrounding environment and build their confidence.

Applicable dog breeds: all dog breeds

Equipment: food | toys | snacks for dogs that are afraid

Level: Middle school (improvement)-social skills training

Training cycle: 15 minutes*7 times

Training steps to correct “timid dog behavior”:

The first step: "Desensitization training" is to reduce the dog's sensitivity to the things that it is afraid of. Here we take "the sound that dogs are afraid of" as an example to propose training methods. Dog owners can use this principle to train whatever their dog is afraid of. The training method is: ask the dog owner to use a tape recorder to record the sounds that scare the dog.

Second step:Play it while the dog is eating. At first, play it quietly and farther away from the dog. The distance and volume should be adjusted based on the principle that the dog can tolerate it and eat. Not eating means too much stimulation).

Step 3:Slowly close the distance and increase the volume, but still based on the principle that the dog can eat.

Step 4: Do continuous practice every day when eating, and continue to praise the dog until the dog can eat alone under the sound.

Correction&ldquo"Timid behavior in dogs":

1. Hug your dog when you have time and let them feel gentle touch.

2. Build your dog’s confidence and trust between you and your dog.