{"id":19686,"date":"2022-03-25T11:05:52","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:05:52","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:52","slug":"how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I train my dog not to be afraid of strangers?"},"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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_I_train_my_dog_not_to_be_afraid_of_strangers\" title=\"How do I train my dog not to be afraid of strangers?\">How do I train my dog not to be afraid of strangers?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_I_make_my_dog_comfortable_with_strangers\" title=\"How do I make my dog comfortable with strangers?\">How do I make my dog comfortable with strangers?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#Why_do_dogs_fear_strangers\" title=\"Why do dogs fear strangers?\">Why do dogs fear strangers?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_I_build_my_dogs_confidence_with_strangers\" title=\"How do I build my dog&#8217;s confidence with strangers?\">How do I build my dog&#8217;s confidence with strangers?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_not_be_afraid_of_strangers\" title=\"How do I get my dog to not be afraid of strangers?\">How do I get my dog to not be afraid of strangers?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_I_train_my_dog_to_accept_strangers\" title=\"How do I train my dog to accept strangers?\">How do I train my dog to accept strangers?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_you_introduce_a_fearful_dog_to_a_stranger\" title=\"How do you introduce a fearful dog to a stranger?\">How do you introduce a fearful dog to a stranger?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_I_calm_my_dog_down_around_strangers\" title=\"How do I calm my dog down around strangers?\">How do I calm my dog down around strangers?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#Why_is_my_dog_not_friendly_with_strangers\" title=\"Why is my dog not friendly with strangers?\">Why is my dog not friendly with strangers?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_get_used_to_a_stranger\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to get used to a stranger?\">How long does it take for a dog to get used to a stranger?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_I_make_my_dog_comfortable_with_new_people\" title=\"How do I make my dog comfortable with new people?\">How do I make my dog comfortable with new people?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_I_help_my_dog_overcome_fear_of_strangers\" title=\"How do I help my dog overcome fear of strangers?\">How do I help my dog overcome fear of strangers?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_being_scared_of_strangers\" title=\"How do I stop my dog being scared of strangers?\">How do I stop my dog being scared of strangers?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_I_train_my_dog_to_like_strangers\" title=\"How do I train my dog to like strangers?\">How do I train my dog to like strangers?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_I_train_my_dog_to_be_more_confident\" title=\"How do I train my dog to be more confident?\">How do I train my dog to be more confident?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#Why_is_my_dog_so_aggressive_towards_strangers\" title=\"Why is my dog so aggressive towards strangers?\">Why is my dog so aggressive towards strangers?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_you_introduce_a_scared_dog_to_a_stranger\" title=\"How do you introduce a scared dog to a stranger?\">How do you introduce a scared dog to a stranger?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_used_to_strangers\" title=\"How do I get my dog used to strangers?\">How do I get my dog used to strangers?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_being_nervous_around_strangers\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from being nervous around strangers?\">How do I stop my dog from being nervous around strangers?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_I_calm_my_dog_down_with_visitors\" title=\"How do I calm my dog down with visitors?\">How do I calm my dog down with visitors?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_I_make_my_dog_more_friendly_with_strangers\" title=\"How do I make my dog more friendly with strangers?\">How do I make my dog more friendly with strangers?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_I_train_my_dog_not_to_be_aggressive_towards_strangers\" title=\"How do I train my dog not to be aggressive towards strangers?\">How do I train my dog not to be aggressive towards strangers?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#Will_my_dog_ever_get_used_to_strangers\" title=\"Will my dog ever get used to strangers?\">Will my dog ever get used to strangers?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_I_train_my_dog_to_like_new_people\" title=\"How do I train my dog to like new people?\">How do I train my dog to like new people?<\/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\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-not-to-be-afraid-of-strangers\/#How_do_I_calm_my_dog_around_new_people\" title=\"How do I calm my dog around new people?\">How do I calm my dog around new people?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_train_my_dog_not_to_be_afraid_of_strangers\"><\/span>How do I train my dog not to be afraid of strangers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When your dog looks at you on command instead of focusing on the stranger, <b>reward generously so they will remember. Keep training this default behavior until it becomes an automatic response in the presence of strangers, and keep rewarding your pup. This will help them stay calm.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_dog_comfortable_with_strangers\"><\/span>How do I make my dog comfortable with strangers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>QA: How can I get my dog to like strangers?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Always respect her boundaries. People sometimes are so eager.  <\/li>\n<li>Have one nice, calm friend at a time help you and your pup practice. Invite your friend over at your dog&#8217;s mealtime and have him sit in one.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach your dog hand targeting  touching her nose to your hand.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_fear_strangers\"><\/span>Why do dogs fear strangers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some dogs may be nervous, skittish or shy around strangers because of <b>poor socialisation, genetics or negative past experience. Fortunately, you can help your dog manage their fear with patience, reassurance and consistency.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_build_my_dogs_confidence_with_strangers\"><\/span>How do I build my dog&#8217;s confidence with strangers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Have guests approach him slowly. It is important guests slowly introduce themselves to your dog so they don&#8217;t scare and startle him. As they do slowly say hello, stay close to him and verbally praise him for his calm behavior. Stay calm and upbeat around strangers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_not_be_afraid_of_strangers\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to not be afraid of strangers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When your dog looks at you on command instead of focusing on the stranger, <b>reward generously so they will remember. Keep training this default behavior until it becomes an automatic response in the presence of strangers, and keep rewarding your pup. This will help them stay calm.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_train_my_dog_to_accept_strangers\"><\/span>How do I train my dog to accept strangers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>QA: How can I get my dog to like strangers?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Always respect her boundaries. People sometimes are so eager.  <\/li>\n<li>Have one nice, calm friend at a time help you and your pup practice. Invite your friend over at your dog&#8217;s mealtime and have him sit in one.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach your dog hand targeting  touching her nose to your hand.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_introduce_a_fearful_dog_to_a_stranger\"><\/span>How do you introduce a fearful dog to a stranger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Have guests approach him slowly. It is important guests slowly introduce themselves to your dog so they don&#8217;t scare and startle him. As they do slowly say hello, stay close to him and verbally praise him for his calm behavior. Stay calm and upbeat around strangers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_calm_my_dog_down_around_strangers\"><\/span>How do I calm my dog down around strangers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are a few tricks to try if your rambunctious pup is being a little too friendly.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Stay Away From the Dog Park.  <\/li>\n<li>Practice at Home.  <\/li>\n<li>Draw His Attention Elsewhere.  <\/li>\n<li>Walk Away.  <\/li>\n<li>Practice Puppy Pushups.  <\/li>\n<li>Pull in a Friend.  <\/li>\n<li>Speak Up on Walks.  <\/li>\n<li>Choose a Special Collar.<\/li>\n<p>17-Apr-2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_not_friendly_with_strangers\"><\/span>Why is my dog not friendly with strangers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some dogs may be nervous, skittish or shy around strangers because of <b>poor socialisation, genetics or negative past experience. Fortunately, you can help your dog manage their fear with patience, reassurance and consistency.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_get_used_to_a_stranger\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to get used to a stranger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the training must be built up gradually, it can take anywhere from <b>one to eight weeks before your dog will be comfortable around strangers. You may see quicker results in puppies who aren&#8217;t stuck in their ways yet, but older dogs may need considerable time to fully conquer their fears.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_dog_comfortable_with_new_people\"><\/span>How do I make my dog comfortable with new people?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How should you introduce your dog to new people?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Confine your dog to a separate room until everyone has settled in.  <\/li>\n<li>Let your dog make the first move.  <\/li>\n<li>Ask the new person to offer treats to your dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Do not reward your dog if they continue to show fear or shyness.  <\/li>\n<li>Be patient.  <\/li>\n<li>Start in a calm, neutral environment.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_help_my_dog_overcome_fear_of_strangers\"><\/span>How do I help my dog overcome fear of strangers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Use treats and a gentle voice to lead your dog away from the area. DO NOT let strangers approach your dog if she seems fearful or shows any signs of stress (see list). In fact, it&#8217;s a good rule of thumb to avoid letting strangers approach your dog in general. Instead, always let HER approach THEM.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_being_scared_of_strangers\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog being scared of strangers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Have some treats on hand for your visitor to gently toss on the floor close to your dog during the visit. With consistent application, your fearful dog may slowly begin to associate strangers with rewards. Some dogs are more afraid of men than women.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_train_my_dog_to_like_strangers\"><\/span>How do I train my dog to like strangers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>QA: How can I get my dog to like strangers?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Always respect her boundaries. People sometimes are so eager.  <\/li>\n<li>Have one nice, calm friend at a time help you and your pup practice. Invite your friend over at your dog&#8217;s mealtime and have him sit in one.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach your dog hand targeting  touching her nose to your hand.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_train_my_dog_to_be_more_confident\"><\/span>How do I train my dog to be more confident?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s the five steps I used to build up my dogs confidence.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Start With Basic Obedience On Walks.  <\/li>\n<li>Move Onto New  Scary Situations.  <\/li>\n<li>Start Far Away from Scary Things.  <\/li>\n<li>Your Dog Will Associate Training With Good Things.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep Working Your Way Through New Situations.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_so_aggressive_towards_strangers\"><\/span>Why is my dog so aggressive towards strangers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some dogs may be nervous, skittish or shy around strangers because of <b>poor socialisation, genetics or negative past experience. Fortunately, you can help your dog manage their fear with patience, reassurance and consistency.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_introduce_a_scared_dog_to_a_stranger\"><\/span>How do you introduce a scared dog to a stranger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some general tips for introducing your rescue pup to new people:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Read your dog&#8217;s body language. Their ears, eyes, and tails will communicate how they feel.<\/li>\n<li>Ask the person to ignore your dog at first.  <\/li>\n<li>Remind new people to pet your dog&#8217;s side, not her head.<\/li>\n<li>Have treats on hand, and give some to the new person!<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_used_to_strangers\"><\/span>How do I get my dog used to strangers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Use treats and a gentle voice to lead your dog away from the area. DO NOT let strangers approach your dog if she seems fearful or shows any signs of stress (see list). In fact, it&#8217;s a good rule of thumb to avoid letting strangers approach your dog in general. Instead, always let HER approach THEM.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_being_nervous_around_strangers\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from being nervous around strangers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Have some treats on hand for your visitor to gently toss on the floor close to your dog during the visit. With consistent application, your fearful dog may slowly begin to associate strangers with rewards. Some dogs are more afraid of men than women.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_calm_my_dog_down_with_visitors\"><\/span>How do I calm my dog down with visitors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Quietly knock on a hard surface and see how your dog responds. If your dog barks or rushes to the door, then make the knock quieter. The aim is for your dog to stay calm when they hear the noise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_dog_more_friendly_with_strangers\"><\/span>How do I make my dog more friendly with strangers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>QA: How can I get my dog to like strangers?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Always respect her boundaries. People sometimes are so eager.  <\/li>\n<li>Have one nice, calm friend at a time help you and your pup practice. Invite your friend over at your dog&#8217;s mealtime and have him sit in one.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach your dog hand targeting  touching her nose to your hand.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_train_my_dog_not_to_be_aggressive_towards_strangers\"><\/span>How do I train my dog not to be aggressive towards strangers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Slowly, have your stranger approach your dog. When the dog shows signs of fear or aggression, have your assistant stop and wait. Wait until the dog relaxes. Do not pet him or reward him for his frightened state, but talk calmly and firmly to him until he relaxes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dog_ever_get_used_to_strangers\"><\/span>Will my dog ever get used to strangers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some dogs never learn to fully accept strangers, but you may be able to alleviate your dog&#8217;s fear to some extent. Do not force your fearful dog to meet people or accept pets if it does not want them as this can sometimes lead to fear biting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_train_my_dog_to_like_new_people\"><\/span>How do I train my dog to like new people?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>QA: How can I get my dog to like strangers?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Always respect her boundaries. People sometimes are so eager.  <\/li>\n<li>Have one nice, calm friend at a time help you and your pup practice. Invite your friend over at your dog&#8217;s mealtime and have him sit in one.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach your dog hand targeting  touching her nose to your hand.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_calm_my_dog_around_new_people\"><\/span>How do I calm my dog around new people?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are a few tricks to try if your rambunctious pup is being a little too friendly.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Stay Away From the Dog Park.  <\/li>\n<li>Practice at Home.  <\/li>\n<li>Draw His Attention Elsewhere.  <\/li>\n<li>Walk Away.  <\/li>\n<li>Practice Puppy Pushups.  <\/li>\n<li>Pull in a Friend.  <\/li>\n<li>Speak Up on Walks.  <\/li>\n<li>Choose a Special Collar.<\/li>\n<p>17-Apr-2017<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I train my dog not to be afraid of strangers?How do I make my dog comfortable with strangers?Why do dogs fear strangers?How do I build my dog&#8217;s confidence with strangers?How do I get my dog to not be afraid of strangers?How do I train my dog to accept strangers?How do&#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":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19686"}],"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=19686"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19686\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19686"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19686"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19686"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}