What To Do During Puppy Fear Period. End on a positive note with lots of treating/praising. The things that cause a fear are not always rational.
A fear period is a time in your puppy’s life when frightening things can have a significant impact on their mental development. The puppy will interpret such responses as praise for being frightened. The second fear phase comes later in.
Try to control your own startle response to your dog's barking or lunging if possible.
Fear should be handled with patience and kindness. If your puppy seems fearful of a new situation, forcing him into it is the worst thing to do. How to help your puppy through a fear period. Puppy training is a highly effective way to provide your dog with the ongoing socialization he needs, but that you may be unable or unwilling to provide.
