| It's also important to not try to soothe her while she's spooked, that will just reinforce the behavior and tell her that she's doing the right thing by acting afraid. Instead, as others have said, save the rewards until she's calmed down or showing less discomfort with the situation.
She'll also pick up a lot from you, so if you're feeling uncomforable around cars (Uh oh, here comes a car, she's going to freak out), she's liable to pick up those vibes from you and do just that. Try to remain calm and ignore the stimulus as much as possible, as if it's no big deal to have a car zoom by.
These guidelines are good for any situation that your pup might encounter that makes them uncomfortable. |