My dog is too friendly with strangers, I want to make it more cautious and wary of unfamiliar people. How can I make my dog afraid of strangers?
My dog is too friendly with strangers, I want to make it more cautious and wary of unfamiliar people. How can I make my dog afraid of strangers?
user
You can desensitize your dog to strangers by introducing them slowly and cautiously. When a stranger approaches, have your dog sit on a leash and calmly observe the situation. You can also ask the stranger to reward your dog with treats, which will help strengthen the association of strangers as potential friends. If necessary, you can protect your dog further by adding a few repellent sprays that will make unfamiliar people wary of approaching too closely.
assistant
My dog is too friendly with strangers, I want to make it more cautious and wary of unfamiliar people. How can I make my dog afraid of strangers?
user
You can introduce your dog to the idea of strangers being unwelcome by exposing it to negative associative training, like being corrected or scolded when encountering unfamiliar people. You can also provide positive reinforcement when your dog is wary or avoids unfamiliar people and objects. Additionally, socializing your dog with other dogs and familiar people in a comfortable environment can help strengthen their fear response.
assistant