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How to Help Your Dog Manage a Stress Response: Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn
And How to Ground Your Dog Safely Many behaviours that worry owners — barking, lunging, freezing, refusing to move, or becoming overly submissive — are often misunderstood. These reactions are frequently labelled as disobedience, stubbornness, or poor training. In reality, they are usually stress responses driven by the nervous system. When a dog enters a stress response, they are no longer choosing behaviour rationally. Their body has shifted into survival mode. The role of
Marek Drzewiecki
Dec 19, 20256 min read


Counterconditioning for Fearful Dogs: Building Confidence Step by Step
Fearful dogs often face significant challenges that can affect their quality of life and the bond they share with their owners.
Marek Drzewiecki
Jul 19, 20244 min read
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