About this episode
Hey Dog Lover š¾ You see a scared dogāand your heart jumps in to help. So you crouch down, soften your voice, toss out a āhi sweetieā⦠and maybe even offer a little face-level fist bump of encouragement. You know... "smell my hand, I am a good person" And yet... the dog shrinks back even more. Yikes. Hereās the truth: When dogs are feeling uncertain, we often get weird. We shrink ourselves, change our energy, or turn into a Disney side character trying to soothe a fear that actually needs leadership , not pity. This episode is your reminder that being calm, clear, and normal is often the best thing you can offer a fearful dog. Weāll unpack: Why your tone, posture, and energy matter more than your words How well-meaning ācomfortingā behaviours can actually confuse and pressure your dog What dogs really need in moments of uncertainty (hint: not a squeaky-voiced cheerleader) How to show up as steady āinstead of shrinking down When in doubt, donāt overdo it. Donāt over-emote. Just lead. And donāt make it weird . Hope you enjoy this episode. Be sure to leave a rating, review, or a comment to let me know you're enjoying this. NEXT STEPS š¾š£ Want to know how to respond in a way that builds trustāeven in hard moments? Inside the Fearless Framework , you'll learn how to: š¾ Read your dogās signals without second-guessing š¾ Build calm confidence without coddling š¾ Lead in a way that feels safeāfor both of you Join us at: beyond-obedience.thrivecart.com/fearless Special thanks to music composer Shawn Trotter at shawntrotter.com