If your pooch is a bit of a Nervous Nellie, there’s plenty you can do to help manage his behavior. Even if your dog isn’t habitually anxious, any pet is capable of being nervous at some point. Some otherwise fearless pooches can’t stand thunderstorms, while others have a bit of a wobble and try to hide behind your legs at the sight of a truck.
You may instinctively want to make your pet feel better, but feel conflicted as to what’s the best way to help. You might have read or heard that comforting and cuddling dogs when they’re scared will only make things worse. The rationale here is that you’re reinforcing and validating the behavior, making your pooch indulge in it more.
