Questions tagged [handling sensitivity]
How to manage a foster dog sensitive to noise, strangers, animals, handling, solitude, or crating?
Category: Fostering
Managing a foster dog with sensitivities to noise, strangers, animals, handling, solitude, or crating requires a thoughtful, patient, and structured approach. These sensitivities often stem from past trauma, lack of socialization, or genetic predispositions, and addressing them effectively can help ...
Are there interactive toys that can help with a dog’s fear of being controlled?
Category: Entertainment
Yes, there are interactive toys that can help with a dog’s fear of being controlled. This fear, often referred to as "control anxiety" or "handling sensitivity," can manifest in dogs who are uncomfortable with being restrained, touched, or manipulated by humans. Interactive toys can play a signifi...