Episode 90. Are We Giving Our Dogs Anxiety? with Alex Peacock

Have you ever wondered if we’re [accidentally] making our dogs’ anxiety worse?  Alex Peacock – a dog trainer who specializes in working with anxious dogs – is going help us answer this question and understand why anxious people and anxious dogs seem to attract each other.

Alex works with pet parents of anxious dogs through a comprehensive program he designed.  He’ll share with us the three pillars of his program and give us powerful tips for any pet parent dealing with an anxious dog.  Alex also advises us on how to choose the best dog trainer to help with your dog’s anxiety.

But what if we could stop dog anxiety before it even starts?  Alex shares the one BIG thing pet parents can do to avoid dog anxiety in the first place.

Alex also reveals that he was inspired to be a dog trainer from a young age after watching THAT celebrity dog training tv show.  (But don’t worry, Alex’s training methods are nothing like that!)

Alex & I discuss:

  • His childhood reptile menagerie;

  • The TV show that inspired him to learn about dog training;

  • Having dogs with issues;

  • How he started specializing in working with anxious dogs;

  • The common behaviors Alex sees in the dogs he works with;

  • Different types of fear and anxiety in dogs;

  • Why learning your dog’s body language is so important when you have an anxious dog;

  • Does your dog’s age or breed contribute to anxiety?

  • Are Pet Parents contributing to their dogs’ anxiety?

  • The #1 mistake that Pet Parents make that contributes to dog anxiety;

  • Tips for choosing the right dog for your family;

  • The 3 Pillars of Alex’s dog anxiety program;

  • What to look for when choosing a dog trainer to help an anxious dog

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