Aquí le mostramos cómo construir la confianza de su perro

Los perros que luchan con su confianza no solo son más difíciles de entrenar; su calidad de vida también sufre. Hay algunos trucos para superar este problema.

Aquí le mostramos cómo construir la confianza de su perro

Pete B. de Columbia, Tennessee
 

1. Start simple: One tell-tale sign your dog is suffering from poor confidence is balking when he’s asked to learn something new. Low self-esteem makes training harder, so start with simple commands that will boost your pup’s confidence. Always use the same command for the same trick and be sure to lavish your pet with praise every time he gets the trick right. Practice often, and eventually you can move on to more difficult types of training like bath time.

 

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3. Dele a su mascota algo bueno para recordar: cada vez que forme asociaciones positivas con algo que le cause temor a su mascota, elimine ese miedo. Ya sea que le ofrezca una golosina después de que él realice con éxito un truco o juegue con su juguete favorito durante una salida a un nuevo lugar, puede ayudar a su mascota a superar su ansiedad dándole algo bueno para recordar después de enfrentar un evento aterrador.

 
If you’re not sure whether your dog is suffering from low confidence, look for signs such as following you obsessively, standing between you and an unfamiliar person, heavy panting or drooling in a new situation, and pacing or chewing at his tail or paws. Consider whether any changes in his environment may have triggered your dog’s stress, or if a past experience has shaped his anxiety. Once you’ve discovered the root of his fearfulness, you can begin working slowly and consistently with your pet to expose him to small amounts of the stressor, using positive reinforcement to work up to more intense versions of this trigger over time.