Your dog may be your best friend, but not all of your pals will share your affection for your fur baby.
“I was about 9 when a neighborhood kid threatened to let his Rottweiler off the leash for no reason,” says Wilmington, Del., journalist Chris Stevens, 38, who still fears dogs.
Los Angeles resident Tyler Young has been keeping her distance from dogs since she was 5. “I panic when I come into contact with animals that aren’t in cages or on leashes. My heart starts racing, and my mouth gets dry,” says the 31-year-old writer. While it’s likely difficult for pet parents to understand why anyone would be afraid of their dog, Brewington says an awareness that someone is fearful is the first step to making him or her feel more comfortable. Here are some ways you can help loved ones and visitors calm their anxiety around your pets:When entertaining at home, Gianna Spriggs-MacDonald, who lives with five dogs in Charlotte, N.C., lets her pups play in the yard. She also uses baby gates to separate people and pooches.
groomers in Shawnee, Okla., says: “Teach the dog to go to a place such as a mat or . This creates a safe space in the area that will the dog and the guest.”Show your dominance. Your dog’s obedience to commands such as “sit” and “stay” will help cynophobes relax, suggests Schuetzner, also 2020 chair of theAttempt to understand what the issue is. Is your guest anxious alone with your dog, but at ease when you’re around? If possible, accommodate the person, says Brewington.
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