Have you heard that you shouldn’t comfort or reassure a frightened dog in case you reinforce the message that they’re right to be scared?
This is quite a common misconception, and it’s rooted in outdated beliefs. There’s nothing wrong with comforting your dog, and perhaps then giving them one of the best dog toys to play with, if they need further distraction. If you’d reassure your child or partner in a similar situation, why wouldn’t you reassure your pup, too?
