
10/06/2025
The truth ⤵️
When your dog is nervous and acting based on their fears or anxieties, they are likely resorting to fight/flight/freeze.
This is a survival instinct and not a personality trait - all dogs will resort to fight/flight/freeze when they are pushed into a stressful or threatening enough situation.
You aren't seeing their personality in those moments because they are simply in survival mode. Think of how different you would seem in a survival moment versus your normal, everyday life. You wouldn't recognise yourself.
When you tell yourself that this behaviour is part of your dog's personality, you are giving up on addressing it. This means leaving your dog stuck in a state of stress and worry without the help they need to overcome it.
And, sadly, every time they are stressed, they're already short lifespan gets shorter and shorter. 😓
When you instead avoid fight/flight/freeze and your dog can stay calm and confident, that's when they finally have the ability to show their true personality.
Don't settle for letting your dog live in stress and anxiety - make the commitment to help them overcome their nervousness and start letting them show you who they really are.
If you're ready to help your nervous dog, make sure you grab a copy of my ebook on the 5 critical mistakes owners make that hold their nervoud dog back from being calm and confident. Just comment "SOS" and I'll DM you a link to get a copy for free. 🩵