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My 18 month Shepherd/Malinois is fearful/nervous. When I say "walk" he hides in his crate, it's heartbreaking. Any tips?

Helping Your Fearful Dog: Expert Advice for a Happier Walk

Richard here. First I want to say I'm sorry that you both are experiencing this. I know how hard it can be seen our pet struggle as we only want the best for them. I want to say great job on being aware of your dog's communication and advocating for him. In this situation a dog could be doing this behavior for many different reasons. Some of the reasons could be physical discomfort, anxiety stress, environmental factors such as temperature or other medical conditions, I would say the common reason is that they want to feel safe. I would recommend a visit to rule out any medical conditions. First, if all checks out medically I would get with a certified professional and determine the source of fear and develop a plan to get our dogs comfortable. Again going for walks and tell her dog is comfortable going on walks. I would hold off on all walks and develop an alternate plan to meet our dogs. Physical needs. It's important to understand that your dog is not trying to give you a hard time, but instead is having a hard time themself. Remember to be patient with your dog and yourself as this is a journey. Thank you for reaching out. If you have any more questions, just ask for connect with me for more support, be an advocate train humane.

I'm sorry that you are both going through this. I would recommend a visit to the vet to rule out any medical conditions, and then consult with a certified professional to develop a plan to help your dog feel safe and comfortable. Be patient with your dog and yourself as this is a journey. If you have any more questions, just ask.

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Richard Gonzalez, UW-AAB, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA, AKC-CGC, DTIP, USMC, found his passion for humane dog training in 2010 while undergoing medical recovery from combat wounds. He now educates dog guardians and their animals using positive reinforcement (R+).

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