04/09/2026
Did you know your dog has 5 possible fear responses? These are emotional responses and can’t be rewarded or punished.
Fight - this might look like lunging, barking, growling. This is common when our dogs are on lead and have limited options.
Flight - generally this will be your dogs first response, to flee an approaching threat.
Freeze - dog becomes completely stiff with fear. It’s sometimes seen at the vets.
Fidget - dog can’t sit still, this may include pacing, fool around, nibbling at themselves.
Fawn - Appeasing behaviours, laying on their back, going low and sometimes urinating.
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