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**somamasoso** · 09-29-2009, 11:51 PM

There is also a way to approach fearful dogs. Zoey NEVER lets anyone near her (unless she has Anya around) and the trainer at our latest dog class showed everyone how to do it. She came right up beside Zoey and squated down beside her but not facing her and was just handing her treats from the side and within seconds Zoey was facing her and responding to her in a positive way.

Excellent! One thing I often forget to mention as it's just second nature to me. I've even lied down on the floor for really fearful dogs and it's like a body language invitation. They just skitter right over!

Direct eye contact/forward facing body language can really intimidate a shy dog.

09-29-2009, 11:51 PM	#28
somamasoso Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	There is also a way to approach fearful dogs. Zoey NEVER lets anyone near her (unless she has Anya around) and the trainer at our latest dog class showed everyone how to do it. She came right up beside Zoey and squated down beside her but not facing her and was just handing her treats from the side and within seconds Zoey was facing her and responding to her in a positive way. Excellent! One thing I often forget to mention as it's just second nature to me. I've even lied down on the floor for really fearful dogs and it's like a body language invitation. They just skitter right over! Direct eye contact/forward facing body language can really intimidate a shy dog.
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