Fear is a feeling that paralyzes and blocks the one who has it. Our furry can feel it sometime in his life, and he will need us to help him overcome it with a lot of patience and affection, but how?
En Mundo Perros we tell you how to treat fears in dogs to achieve that, little by little, it surpasses them.
How does fear manifest itself in dogs?
Dogs they are very sensitive animals that they can be afraid of many things. Some are more obvious than others, for example, screaming, the noise of cars or people who want to hurt them are just some of those that cause them this discomfort; however, there are others, such as plastic bags or staring, that they don't like too much either.
Any of these causes can cause furry hide, be submissive I motionless, bark or that even attack if they feel that their life is in danger.
What to do to help them?
When we see that they are afraid, what we have to do is show ourselves calm to transmit this feeling to the animals, so that they see that nothing happens. We have to be well, safe, calm, and confident. If we are nervous, the dogs will not be able to relax.
To help them, we can show you a food you love, such as cans of wet food or dog treats, or bring them a dog that we know is naturally quiet. Thus, it is likely that they will forget their fears and dare to come out of hiding.
What not to do
It is very sad to see dogs with fear, but if we treat them in the wrong way, we can intensify this feeling of anguish. Thus, we should never treat them as we would treat our human friends. People have a great tendency to comfort others, hugging them and talking to them. If we behave like this with fearful dogs, we will only make them feel even worse.
If we see that a lot of time passes and they cannot overcome their fears, we will contact a professional who works positively.