My dog gets scared after accidents. How can I help her overcome fear?

Question

Whenever she does something wrong (ex. Poops on floor) she gets scared and thinks we will hurt her. We think she may have been hit my my aunts ex boyfriend, the only time she is scared is when she does something bad, she isn't scared around the ex. When she poops in the bedroom, I clean it up and tell her it's alright and try to call her over to come out the door, but she doesn't come, how can I get her to stop being scared? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed

Cara, DVM, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Instead of focusing on the bad things, try to be positive when she does good things to give her more confidence. Doing an obedience class together may help improve your bond and make her feel more secure

My dog gets scared after accidents. How can I help her overcome fear?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

Why is my chicken pale, tired, not laying, and pooping neon yellow?

Why does my puppy have bloody, mucousy stools despite diet changes?

My new dog hasn't pooped since I adopted him. What should I do?

My dog won't sleep outside after being scared, why is she hiding?

My dog has atopic dermatitis. Are frequent antibiotics safe for him?

Can my dog eat too many bully sticks? How many calories are in them?

Share