
Fifteen to twenty percent of dogs are born with a tendency towards introversion and fearfulness, leading to behaviors like uncontrolled submissive urination, fear-aggression, and inability to bond with humans. With understanding and the right training, fearful dogs need not be condemned as bad pets; rather, they can become some of the happiest and most deeply bonded dogs around—the epitome of great pets.
Customer Review: More than shy
Interesting book and helpful in understanding fear in dogs.It stresses the responsibilty of ownership and controlling your dog. It drives home the point that dog problems are a continual thing that requires daily work. Good reading.
Customer Review: Excellent tips that work
We fostered an abused dog who was afraid of people, cars, leashes, leaving the back yard, leaving the front yard, anything new. This book was the only source that really helped. Applied her tips and advice and our foster dog blossomed and overcame her fears. She's happily adopted now and her new owner reports that she is doing awesome - loves going places and meeting people now. We didn't know if it would even be possible. If you have a shy or previously abused dog, this book really helps and her tips WORK!
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