19-08-2008, 06:14 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: East Sussex
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Re: Second fear phase?
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Originally Posted by Jem85
Does anyone have any idea how long it lasts? x
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Hi,
It depends on the dog really, maybe a few weeks, maybe a few months, but not at the same level all the time.
You need to handle this phase with the utmost patience. Encouraged your dog to work it out on her own. If anything, it is better to ignore the whole situation than to reinforce the fear by giving inappropriate attention or petting her while she is afraid.
If she appears apprehensive, avoid confrontation, and build confidence through training.
Avoid any potentially overwhelming circumstances you cannot personally oversee
Hope this helps |