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Helping Fearful Dogs
To live their best lives.
If You Live With a Fearful Dog
Even though we love them to bits, it’s not always easy living with a fearful dog. You may have put in place a whole series of routines and adjustments to make life a little easier for your dog to cope with. And we do that because we want them to live the fullest life they possibly can.
If I asked you to place your dog’s fear on a scale of 1 to 10, where would it be?
Then how much better might your dog’s quality of life be if that fear dropped from say, an 8 down to a 6?
Can all dogs become completely fear-free? No, I don’t think that’s realistic for a whole number of reasons. But what I do know is that when the fear drops from an 8 to a 6 or even further, it can make a significant difference to your dog’s quality of life.
There’s a wide range of behavioural techniques and approaches which can make a real difference to how a fearful dog experiences the world. But it can be challenging to know which one is the right one for your dog.
Help for Owners of
Fearful Dogs
Online Courses
Online courses to help you discover the strategies and techniques you can use to help your fearful dog.
One to One Coaching
One to one coaching sessions via Zoom mean access to Lynda’s expertise in helping your fearful dog no matter where you are in the world.
The Fear in Dogs Book
Lynda’s critically acclaimed book, Fear in Dogs, is now available. Featuring all the information you need to make the difference to a fearful dog’s life
If You're a Behaviour Professional Who Helps Fearful Dogs
As a behaviourist you have a whole range of approaches at your disposal to help clients with fearful dogs.
But sometimes knowing which is the best option for each scenario can be tough. And as for keeping up with the latest research into fearful dogs, then you may find academic research papers difficult to access and a nightmare to decipher.
Our courses allow you to develop the knowledge you need right now.
Through a case study approach we’ll consider a number of techniques along with their advantages and disadvantages so that you can make an informed decision and increase the likelihood of success for you, your client and most importantly, their dog.
Skills Development for the Canine Professional
Online Courses
Online courses for the behaviour professional. Develop your knowledge of the strategies and techniques you can use to help the fearful dog.
The Fear in Dogs Book
Lynda’s critically acclaimed book, Fear in Dogs, is now available. Featuring case studies and academic research to help you develop your effectiveness in helping fearful dogs
Online Courses
The Training Track for Owners of Fearful Dogs
Preparing For the Arrival of Your Overseas Rescue Dog
This free course will help you plan for all the things that you need to have in place and consider before your rescue dog joins your family.
Then we’ll guide you through the first few days to help everyone relax and begin a lifeline friendship.
This course will be launching early in 2021!
Living With a Fearful Dog
Living with a fearful dog can be tough. This course provides you with lots of practical tips and advice. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills to help your fearful dog to become more confident in the world.
This course will be launching in early 2021!
Coming in 2021 - The Training Track for Canine Behaviourists
The Targeted Approach Protocol for Fearful Dogs
The Targeted Approach Protocol was designed by Lynda during the completion of the research for her MSc in Applied Animal Behaviour and Training.
The technique has proven to be a way to reach the most fearful of dogs when other techniques have been unsuccessful or logistically impossible to implement.
This course takes you through the research, case studies and provides guidance on how and when this should be a protocol to consider.
Systematic Desensitisation for Fearful Dogs
This in-depth course provides you with a complete study into the application of systematic desensitisation when working with fearful dogs.
There are case studies, and plain English explanations of the research which sits behind the technique, along with advice on when this may not be the right approach.
By the end of this course you’ll have the knowledge to know when this is the right protocol to use and how to implement it within a behaviour modification plan
Counter Conditioning for Fearful Dogs
Counter conditioning can be a great technique to use when working with fearful dogs. But that doesn’t mean to say that it’s the right one every time. In fact when used incorrectly it can increase the stress response from the fearful dog.
In this course we’ll dig deeper into counter conditioning, discover how and why it works and consider when it’s the right approach to help a fearful dog.
One to One Coaching
Sometimes the most effective way to help a fearful dog is through a one to one coaching session. Lynda carries out all her coaching via Zoom meaning that no matter where you are in the world, you’ll be able receive help and guidance.
All calls are recorded so that you always have access to the discussion and you’ll also receive an action plan summary via email, within 48 hours of the call.
The Fear In Dogs Book
By Lynda Taylor
Reviews for Fear in Dogs
“Lynda Taylor’s Fear in Dogs is one of the most comprehensive yet easily accessible books on dealing with canine fear. She outlines a wonderful new “targeted approach protocol” for assisting with some types of fear. Fear in Dogs is rich and in depth in its review of most popular treatment techniques, some not-so-common treatments and protocols, and gives solid reasoning for avoiding certain abusive or punishing protocols. Lynda’s clear description of systematic desensitization, counter-conditioning, and habituation are reason enough to recommend this book to other professionals. The book includes numerous case studies and provides excellent references throughout. This is a must have resource for both pet professionals and dog owners who want to find an effective solution to deal with canine fear!”
Ken Ramirez
Executive Vice President & Chief Training Officer
Karen Pryor Clicker Training
“I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book. It’s a very complete and easy to use resource for understanding and working with fearful dogs. From neuroscience to learning theory to hands-on training, Lynda offers such a comprehensive and well done guide for both professionals and pet owners wanting to help their dog. Tons of useful case studies make the science come alive. You will find yourself returning to this book again and again.”
Leslie McDevitt MLA CDBC CPDT-KA TAGteach 2
Author of the Control Unleashed series
“With a clear and compassionate voice, Taylor covers a lot of ground on the subject of fearful dogs. Speaking to caregivers, students, and behavior professionals, she challenges us to examine our own biases and provides information to make more informed treatment plans. Make room on your bookshelf for Fear in Dogs”
Susan G. Friedman, Ph. D.
Professor Emeritus, Psy Dept.
Professor Emeritus, Psy Dept.
Utah State University
About Me
With thirty years of experience within the wo
rld of canine behaviour and training, I have a depth of knowledge which comes from both living and working with fearful dogs. This practical experience is then combined with academic validation through being awarded an MSc in Applied Animal Behaviour and Training (Distinction).
Additionally, I hold qualifications in both teaching and counselling to provide me with the skills to effectively guide and help others.
Over the last twelve years I have been a lecturer on degree courses in Applied Canine Behaviour and Training during which time I have shared my knowledge with hundreds of students from across the world.
My recently published book, Fear in Dogs has received fantastic reviews from some of the top trainers and behaviourists in the world, including Ken Ramirez, Leslie McDevitt and Susan G. Friedman PhD.
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