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Originally Posted by Smarty Bones  it may be helpful to talk to a trainer or post in the training section here. one thing i've read is that comforting or cuddling a scared pup can reinforce that she should fear something, as opposed to ignoring the stimulus yourself to show that it's not something to fear. BUT it's so hard not to want to comfort them... |
I've read that too. It does sound so mean but I try really hard not to reinforce that there's something scary going on. I usually attempt to play with her and do something she might love to do.
