Thursday, 14 January 2021

Helping Your Pet Overcome Fears

 


To successfully address your pet’s phobias, you should expose him to the trigger and show how this trigger is not entirely bad and something positive can come out of it by giving him treats, praising him, and other types of positive reinforcements. In theory, this seems pretty easy, however, performing it in real life can be quite frustrating and you will need a lot of patience and determination when dealing with them.

If you are addressing a fearful behavior, be sure not to make the mistake of reinforcing or rewarding the display of anxiety or fear by giving him his favorite treat, comforting, or petting your dog.

The first thing to do is to identify what is the specific trigger or stimulus of your pet whenever he turns anxious or nervous. Once you have identified this factor, do your best to avoid or limit his exposure to it. It is only after that when you can take the next step which is to train your pet how to relax even when the trigger is present. This will be a long, tedious process and you should plan out what you would do for you to succeed.

If you have any concerns about your pet’s behavior, contact your veterinary clinic Lakewood Ranch, FL.

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