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Cocker Specific Discussion => Behaviour & Training => Topic started by: jobartlett on October 08, 2012, 10:34:57 PM

Title: Afraid of cars......
Post by: jobartlett on October 08, 2012, 10:34:57 PM

Our 12 week old puppy is frightened of cars. We live in a crescent which isn't too busy however when we take him for a walk even in the crescent and a car goes past he gets all nervous and his tail goes between his legs.

Any advise on how to train him to not worry about the cars?

Thanks
Jo

Title: Re: Afraid of cars......
Post by: maddy74 on October 08, 2012, 10:45:59 PM

Hi Jo,Ive replied to your other thread. Hope this helps  ;)

Title: Re: Afraid of cars......
Post by: twiceover2 on October 08, 2012, 10:50:19 PM

You need to show him there's nothing to worry about, so when the car goes past just encourage him cheerfully along with treats or a toy and an excited happy voice.  Don't talk to him in a concerned voice or comfort him as he will think there really is something to be worried about.

Title: Re: Afraid of cars......
Post by: jobartlett on October 08, 2012, 10:54:58 PM

Thanks Maddy - will have a read.

Thank you twiceover2 - we are on the right lines so that's good to know

Jo