{"id":159686,"date":"2022-07-14T12:22:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:22:19","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:22:19","slug":"do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/","title":{"rendered":"Do puppies grow out of being scared?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#Do_puppies_grow_out_of_being_scared\" title=\"Do puppies grow out of being scared?\">Do puppies grow out of being scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#How_do_I_make_my_puppy_not_scared_of_everything\" title=\"How do I make my puppy not scared of everything?\">How do I make my puppy not scared of everything?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#How_long_does_the_fear_stage_last_in_puppies\" title=\"How long does the fear stage last in puppies?\">How long does the fear stage last in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#What_age_is_the_fear_stage_in_puppies\" title=\"What age is the fear stage in puppies?\">What age is the fear stage in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_puppy_to_not_be_scared\" title=\"How long does it take for a puppy to not be scared?\">How long does it take for a puppy to not be scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#How_do_you_get_a_puppy_to_stop_being_scared\" title=\"How do you get a puppy to stop being scared?\">How do you get a puppy to stop being scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_be_scared_of_everything\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to be scared of everything?\">Is it normal for puppies to be scared of everything?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#Do_dogs_grow_out_of_fear_stage\" title=\"Do dogs grow out of fear stage?\">Do dogs grow out of fear stage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#Why_is_my_puppy_so_easily_scared\" title=\"Why is my puppy so easily scared?\">Why is my puppy so easily scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#Will_a_puppy_outgrow_being_scared\" title=\"Will a puppy outgrow being scared?\">Will a puppy outgrow being scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#What_do_I_do_when_my_puppy_is_scared\" title=\"What do I do when my puppy is scared?\">What do I do when my puppy is scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#How_long_do_puppy_fear_stages_last\" title=\"How long do puppy fear stages last?\">How long do puppy fear stages last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#Do_puppies_grow_out_of_being_fearful\" title=\"Do puppies grow out of being fearful?\">Do puppies grow out of being fearful?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#How_do_I_deal_with_my_puppys_fear_phase\" title=\"How do I deal with my puppy&#8217;s fear phase?\">How do I deal with my puppy&#8217;s fear phase?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#Why_is_my_5_month_old_puppy_scared\" title=\"Why is my 5 month old puppy scared?\">Why is my 5 month old puppy scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#Do_puppies_have_a_scared_phase\" title=\"Do puppies have a scared phase?\">Do puppies have a scared phase?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#Is_it_normal_for_an_8_week_old_puppy_to_be_scared\" title=\"Is it normal for an 8 week old puppy to be scared?\">Is it normal for an 8 week old puppy to be scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#Why_does_my_puppy_get_scared_easily\" title=\"Why does my puppy get scared easily?\">Why does my puppy get scared easily?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#How_do_I_get_my_puppy_to_not_be_scared_of_everything\" title=\"How do I get my puppy to not be scared of everything?\">How do I get my puppy to not be scared of everything?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#How_long_does_puppy_fear_stage_last\" title=\"How long does puppy fear stage last?\">How long does puppy fear stage last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#Why_does_my_puppy_get_scared_so_easily\" title=\"Why does my puppy get scared so easily?\">Why does my puppy get scared so easily?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#Can_dogs_grow_out_of_fear\" title=\"Can dogs grow out of fear?\">Can dogs grow out of fear?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#Do_dogs_go_through_a_fear_stage_at_18_months\" title=\"Do dogs go through a fear stage at 18 months?\">Do dogs go through a fear stage at 18 months?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#How_many_fear_stages_do_dogs_go_through\" title=\"How many fear stages do dogs go through?\">How many fear stages do dogs go through?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-being-scared\/#Do_dogs_go_through_a_second_fear_stage\" title=\"Do dogs go through a second fear stage?\">Do dogs go through a second fear stage?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_grow_out_of_being_scared\"><\/span>Do puppies grow out of being scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Myth: A 6 week old puppy who is showing signs of shyness will outgrow that shyness as he gets older. Fact: <b>Probably not. Contrary to popular opinion, it is not normal for a puppy to be shy at 6-8 weeks of age. It is something that  as a general rule  they will not outgrow.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_puppy_not_scared_of_everything\"><\/span>How do I make my puppy not scared of everything?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best way to prevent fear is to <b>build confidence at an early age by exposing puppies to a variety of positive new experiences. Dogs that are particularly shy may benefit from obedience training and interactive play sessions. Nothing builds canine confidence like being praised for doing something well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_the_fear_stage_last_in_puppies\"><\/span>How long does the fear stage last in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about two to three weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_is_the_fear_stage_in_puppies\"><\/span>What age is the fear stage in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies will generally experience their first fear period around <b>811 weeks. Coincidentally, this fear period happens right around the time they are coming home and adjusting to a new family, and starting to explore the world.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_puppy_to_not_be_scared\"><\/span>How long does it take for a puppy to not be scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies will experience two different fear periods before reaching adulthood. Each fear period will last roughly <b>2-3 weeks. The first fear period occurs relatively early in a dog&#8217;s life, when puppies are between 8-11 weeks old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_puppy_to_stop_being_scared\"><\/span>How do you get a puppy to stop being scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best way to prevent fear is to <b>build confidence at an early age by exposing puppies to a variety of positive new experiences. Dogs that are particularly shy may benefit from obedience training and interactive play sessions. Nothing builds canine confidence like being praised for doing something well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_be_scared_of_everything\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to be scared of everything?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Puppies that don&#8217;t have positive exposure to the world around them might be more likely to be wary of anything new or unusual. This can lead them to be scared of things we wouldn&#8217;t associate with fear, like people wearing large hats or having a stroller\/skateboard\/skater go past you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_grow_out_of_fear_stage\"><\/span>Do dogs grow out of fear stage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two major fear periods in a puppy&#8217;s socialization. One is at 8-11 weeks and the other is 6-14 months. <b>These fear periods are evolutionarily programmed and are protective for dogs in the wild. Even though dogs live as pets now, these genetically determined behavioral patterns are still present.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_puppy_so_easily_scared\"><\/span>Why is my puppy so easily scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Puppies that don&#8217;t have positive exposure to the world around them might be more likely to be wary of anything new or unusual. This can lead them to be scared of things we wouldn&#8217;t associate with fear, like people wearing large hats or having a stroller\/skateboard\/skater go past you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_puppy_outgrow_being_scared\"><\/span>Will a puppy outgrow being scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common reason why you may have a scared puppy is <b>lack of socialisation. Puppies are young and have only just begun learning about the world so they are understandably wary of things they are unfamiliar with, whether this be new people, strange appliances, or even other dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_when_my_puppy_is_scared\"><\/span>What do I do when my puppy is scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to experts, <b>puppies go through two fear stages on the road to adulthood. This means a puppy who is suddenly fearful and growling may be just going through a phase. However, it&#8217;s important that you respond to his behavior correctly to help him grow up to become a friendly, happy dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_puppy_fear_stages_last\"><\/span>How long do puppy fear stages last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about two to three weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_grow_out_of_being_fearful\"><\/span>Do puppies grow out of being fearful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Myth: A 6 week old puppy who is showing signs of shyness will outgrow that shyness as he gets older. Fact: <b>Probably not. Contrary to popular opinion, it is not normal for a puppy to be shy at 6-8 weeks of age. It is something that  as a general rule  they will not outgrow.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_deal_with_my_puppys_fear_phase\"><\/span>How do I deal with my puppy&#8217;s fear phase?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fear should be handled with <b>patience and kindness. Allow him to retreat and try again from a distance where he feels comfortable. Praise positive behavior. Additionally, routine training during this period can help set him up for success.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_5_month_old_puppy_scared\"><\/span>Why is my 5 month old puppy scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many will go through a fearful time when they begin teething between four and five months of age. This is often considered the 5-month-old puppy fear stage. Noticeable changes in puppy behavior can occur as early as 12 weeks when an owner will lament that their 3-month-old puppy is suddenly scared of everything.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_have_a_scared_phase\"><\/span>Do puppies have a scared phase?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about two to three weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_an_8_week_old_puppy_to_be_scared\"><\/span>Is it normal for an 8 week old puppy to be scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many will go through a fearful time when they begin teething between four and five months of age. This is often considered the 5-month-old puppy fear stage. Noticeable changes in puppy behavior can occur as early as 12 weeks when an owner will lament that their 3-month-old puppy is suddenly scared of everything.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_puppy_get_scared_easily\"><\/span>Why does my puppy get scared easily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why is my puppy so scared? The most common reason why you may have a scared puppy is <b>lack of socialisation. Puppies are young and have only just begun learning about the world so they are understandably wary of things they are unfamiliar with, whether this be new people, strange appliances, or even other dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_puppy_to_not_be_scared_of_everything\"><\/span>How do I get my puppy to not be scared of everything?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best way to prevent fear is to <b>build confidence at an early age by exposing puppies to a variety of positive new experiences. Dogs that are particularly shy may benefit from obedience training and interactive play sessions. Nothing builds canine confidence like being praised for doing something well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_puppy_fear_stage_last\"><\/span>How long does puppy fear stage last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Myth: A 6 week old puppy who is showing signs of shyness will outgrow that shyness as he gets older. Fact: <b>Probably not. Contrary to popular opinion, it is not normal for a puppy to be shy at 6-8 weeks of age. It is something that  as a general rule  they will not outgrow.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_puppy_get_scared_so_easily\"><\/span>Why does my puppy get scared so easily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about two to three weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_grow_out_of_fear\"><\/span>Can dogs grow out of fear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to experts, <b>puppies go through two fear stages on the road to adulthood. This means a puppy who is suddenly fearful and growling may be just going through a phase. However, it&#8217;s important that you respond to his behavior correctly to help him grow up to become a friendly, happy dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_go_through_a_fear_stage_at_18_months\"><\/span>Do dogs go through a fear stage at 18 months?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most dogs will experience a couple of fear periods during their development. One happens in puppyhood shortly after you bring them home between the age of nine and 16 weeks and the other during adolescence at around 18 months old. For some dogs, it&#8217;s not really a big deal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_fear_stages_do_dogs_go_through\"><\/span>How many fear stages do dogs go through?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>two<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_go_through_a_second_fear_stage\"><\/span>Do dogs go through a second fear stage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The next period in puppy development that often catches owners by surprise is the SECOND FEAR PERIOD, <b>starting anywhere from 6 months to a 1.5 years of age. This second fear period starts as hormones start to kick in during our puppy&#8217;s growth to become an adolescent.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do puppies grow out of being scared?How do I make my puppy not scared of everything?How long does the fear stage last in puppies?What age is the fear stage in puppies?How long does it take for a puppy to not be scared?How do you get a puppy to stop being scared?Is it&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159686"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=159686"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159686\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=159686"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=159686"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=159686"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}