Fearful Dog Training

Fearful and Anxious Dog Rehabilitation

It is common for our dogs to get scared occasionally; maybe we accidentally dropped a pan in the kitchen, or they are startled from a nap. While most dogs will recover from this event quickly, others do not. Caring dog owners frequently rescue dogs that have experienced trauma or neglect. Some dogs may even have a genetic predisposition to nervousness around new people, dogs, or environments. Whatever the cause of your dog’s fear and anxiety, we will develop a highly personalized training program to build your dog’s confidence and desire to learn and explore.

Why Choose Toko Dogs for Fearful & Anxious Dog Rehabilitation

Dogs with Fear and Anxiety

Like humans, dogs can have fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses to highly stressful events. For most dogs, these responses are reserved for appropriate situations, i.e., running away from a charging grizzly bear. For other dogs, these responses are triggered by frequently occurring events that impede daily life. For example, your dog may urinate and hide if a guest arrives or they hear an unfamiliar noise. Some examples of fearful and highly anxious behaviors are:

Shaking/Shivering

Panting

Avoiding eye contact

Turning away

Tucking their tail

Yawning

Hair standing up on their back

Snapping or Biting

Approach

Training Fearful and Anxious Dogs takes dedication, consistency, and patience. Our programs are designed to teach you how to create confidence, curiosity, and excitement in your dog so they can complete challenging yet manageable tasks. We will also implement strategies to
desensitize your dog to situations and stimuli that they find stressful or cause a trauma response.

Details of Our Rehabilitation Program

What to Expect

Fearful and Anxious Rehabilitation Programs are incredibly dynamic and vary greatly in their content and pace. Your dog will gain self-assurance in their daily life and activities, and you will learn how to adapt these strategies to different scenarios. Training sessions can cover systematic desensitization and counterconditioning, confidence-building activities, behavior modification, and obedience training.

Duration

Our Fearful and Anxious Dog Rehabilitation Programs typically last 6-12 weeks but can take longer. Your dog’s program includes one year of ongoing support, weekly group classes, and phone and email support.

FAQ

Will my dog still get scared and nervous after completing your rehabilitation program?

Any dog, even the most courageous, self-assured dog in the world, can experience fear and anxiety. Your dog’s success in our Fearful and Anxious Rehabilitation Programs is measured in your dog’s ability to overcome stress and trauma responses. Success is dependent on a variety of factors, including your dedication to the process and the cause(s) of your dog’s behavioral responses.

How much time do I need to dedicate to training my dog everyday?

When you have a fearful or anxious dog, your everyday training sessions may vary widely in duration. Training may only take 10-15 minutes; however, some days may require longer time commitments of 45 minutes to 1 hour. Building your dog’s confidence takes patience, so be prepared to put lots of time and effort into this process.

How Much Does a Fearful and Anxious Dog Rehabilitation Program Cost?

Pricing for a Fearful and Anxious Dog Training and Rehabilitation Program depends highly on your goals, what is causing your dog’s behavior, and the severity of the symptoms. Contact us today so you can learn more about our training and pricing.

How To Start Your Training Journey!

Step 1

Schedule your free Phone Consultation with us so you can learn about our services, get a quote, and schedule a FREE In-Home Evaluation (zero obligation).

Step 2

Your In-Home Evaluation gives our trainer the opportunity to evaluate your dog, discuss program customization, and give you a live demonstration of how we will work with your dog.

Step 3

If we’re a good fit for each other, we’ll finalize your dog’s program, and start your dog’s training program as soon as the same week.

Toko Dogs provides services across the San Diego area including

Escondido

Oceanside

Carlsbad

Chula Vista

Encinitas

El Cajon

La Jolla

Mission Valley

Poway

Rancho Penasquitos

San Marcos

Santee

Vista

Clairemont

Ramona

Del Mar

Pacific Beach

National City

Bonita

Coronado

University City

Miramar

Torrey Pines

Sorrento Valley

Point Loma

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