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Helping A Fearful Dog

Is your dog shy? Nervous? Anxious or Protective? Would you like your dog to behave calmly around people and other dogs? Are you looking for ways to help your dog learn to be happier and more confident?

A Guide To Living & Working With A Fearful Dog is an eBook containing training advice and activities compiled by Sunny's owner including games, how to begin when working with a fearful dog, how dogs learn and how to help any dog with fears. It is an informative resource for owners and rescuers.

Here's what readers have had to say:

"I am writing an all around general care guide for canines one of my sections is about shy/fearful canines..when I read your BRILLIANT article I was thinking it would be amazing to have that in the guide along with your website."

"Thanks for your wonderful website as it was recommended on the BC boards page. Have you collected all your pages into a book?"

"I visited your fearful dogs website & have bookmarked it in my
favorites."

"I find myself feeling a bit more hopeful after reading through your site. I am so grateful to have this information."

Don't be misled by training techniques that scare or hurt your dog. Be your dog's best friend and learn how to effectively change your dog's behavior by changing how he feels. You CAN help your dog!

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Kennel-Free Boarding & Day Care

We understand what it’s like to have to leave your best friend when you need to be away from hodog careme. Our goal is to provide you with a place that your dog is happy to come to and you feel confident that s/he’ll be well-cared for. Our household of two humans and four dogs has always been a place where dogs feel so welcome that neighborhood dogs regularly stop by to visit and stay for a treat or ball toss.

Debbie volunteers with the Windham County Humane Society, assists with abuse and neglect rescue cases, has fostered dogs for the shelter, and is on their list to help with emergency pet rescue efforts. For a number of years she had street dogs from Puerto Rico brought to Vermont for adoption through the shelter. She has trained her dogs in agility and basic obedience.

We do not think of dogs as furry people, but hold a much higher opinion of them. We use positive reinforcement to train and communicate with dogs. We use food treats and play liberally to establish a relationship based on trust and good feelings. We enjoy the energy and playfulness of younger dogs and the companionship of dogs content to snooze by the woodstove. Your dog will be treated like a member of our household. We want your dog to see our home as a ‘home away from home’. If you think that ‘someday’ you might need a place for your dog you are invited to stop by for a ‘meet & greet’ to see if it’s a good match for your pet (there is no charge for this). Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

In the spring we are looking forward to providing a pleasant spot for folks to stop for a cup of coffee or tea and a snack. Dogs are welcome and the Green River is perfect for a dip for both dogs and people.

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