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Jessica Downey

Worried about having guests around your nervous dog? Trainer reveals five ways to politely tell your visitors to ignore them

Dog being cradled by a human

We all love to welcome guests into our homes, but for some dogs, it can be a stressful experience. As dog owners, it's our responsibility to set boundaries and help our furry friends feel safe and comfortable. 

Many canine owners will have asked themselves the question, 'how do I know if I have a scared dog?',  and this often comes up when a dog shows signs of fear around new people hanging around their home. Anyone can try and distract a dog from this using one of the longest lasting dog chews from the pet store. But this is simply supressing the issue for a nervous dog rather than working on improving this fear.

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