Ask the Dog Trainer, with Terry Lynn Cuyler: Introducing Your Dog to a Fearful Visitor

Terry Cuyler APDT, CPDT-KA

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Skye Burns Excess Energy
on the Agility Course 

Dear Terry:
Any advice for introducing a rambunctious Aussie to a sister-in-law who is scared of dogs???


Jess the Dog Shopper 

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Yes, Jess.  Your breed is the perfect one to teach tricks to impress your sister-in-law. These involve little to no touching.  See Jesse's video below and another at  his handy household tricks video: 

  

One at a time I'd suggest using a clicker and teaching your dog to raise a paw, roll over, play dead, pick up a toy and put in a basket, or touch your hand etc.  Two good books to start you off are:  

 

Have fun and get the help of a professional trainer if you get stuck. 

PawsProf

Our ASK THE DOG TRAINER Column can be reached atLetsAdoptaDogPark@gmail.com. For more information on Terry Lynn Cuyler and her training, you may find her at Paws Prof. A personal appointment with a trainer will likely provide more specific information on your dog's issues and your questions.


You can read more of Terry Lynn Cuyler's training questions at her Archives page.

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