Project Dog: Fearful Chihuahua

Here is one of my students and her Chihuahua. Adopted from a rescue, with an unknown history, this dog started out with very little to work with: fearful of humans but playful with the family dogs; mild interest in treats; mild interest in playing fetch with the owner; afraid of being touched by a human, including the owner; afraid of guests; couldn’t walk on a leash and terrified of a collar; and didn’t want to walk on wet grass... (MORE)