How to help a dog with fear, anxiety, and barking after attacks?

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My 10lb dog has PTSD from being attacked four different times. It is awful everytime he sees another dog. If the dog growls and lunges, he becomes terrified hiding on my chest. He barks at other dogs all the time. People too. Several times a group of kids in the neighboorhood woul terrorize us. What do I do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

Eryn Taormina, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there! I'm so sorry to hear about Cooper's troubles! I definitely don't blame him for being so traumatized. I would be too! In these situations, I always turn to local dog trainers for some help. They can work on helping Cooper get past his fears in a controlled setting. They can also help you work through him being so scared, and maybe even reintroduce him to other very friendly, laid back dogs. It is important to get professional help because as time goes on, Cooper will just become more agitated. Sometimes this can trigger dogs to fight, and he may wind up having another incident that makes all of this worse. If you visit your veterinarian, they may be able to recommend some natural supplements for Cooper, or even some anxiety medications for him as long as he goes and works with a trainer at the same time. This can be even more helpful in getting him acclimated to being a social dog again. I hope you find this answer helpful. Best of luck!

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