Why are some dogs afraid of strangers and always seem so scared?
Actually, every dog has things they are afraid of, which are related to their "fear periods" during puppyhood.Dogs have several "fear periods" throughout their lives, and today we'll talk about a few of the most significant "fear periods" for dogs:
The most profound experience
Dr. Helen from the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists pointed out that the first fear period occurs when puppies are between 8 to 10 weeks old.
Since newborn puppies are focused on survival, they are very timid, scared of everything, and need to stick close to their mother.During this period, puppy experiences of trauma are the most profound and can have lifelong effects on them.
Fear may come from people, dogs, or other objects.Weighing them, brushing them, or even being touched by strangers can all potentially cause them to feel fear.
Is it good to adopt a puppy?
Avoid adopting puppies younger than 12 weeks old.Because separating the puppy from its mother during the "fear period" will make it even more anxious.
Puppies are afraid of getting vaccinated.
It's easy for everyone to overlook, but actually, "vaccinations" are given when puppies are still in their "fear period," so some dogs are very scared of going to the clinic when they grow up.
You can try bringing your puppy to simulate the injection with a pen before the actual vaccination and reward them with food, so they won't be so scared when the time comes.
More rewards to overcome fear
Since puppies will inevitably encounter different things and people, you can use food as a reward to help the little master overcome their fear.
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