Why is my adolescent dog suddenly scared? Is it a second fear period?

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Is it around the time for the 2nd fear period? All of sudden scared of dogs at dog park (at first just a week or so ago was fine most social nothing bad happened she had her tail down and barked at them) and she was scared of bike riders and skaters when just last walk walked by them no problem. When will it pass? She was very confident dog after her first fear period ended. Should I be worried or normal?? Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | spayed | 7 months and 21 days old | 48.8 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Dogs do go through a second fear period during adolescence - this can happen anywhere from 6 months of age all the way up to a year or even older. It usually lasts about two weeks. During this time, it's best to simply keep her away from anything she seems nervous about rather than trying to "work through it" and get her to overcome her fear. If this is the problem, she should be back to her normal self in a couple of weeks or so.

Why is my adolescent dog suddenly scared? Is it a second fear period?

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