Does your dog show signs of fear, anxiety, or maybe you have what's called a pandemic puppy

who didn't get properly socialized?

Today, we're talking about that and how to help.

Welcome to the puppy training podcast.

I'm Amy Jensen, founder of Baxter and Bella, the online puppy school.

Here, we are all about helping you create the best

possible experience raising a puppy, from training tips to practical tricks, all aimed at fostering

a happy, well-behaved dog who truly feels like part of the family. So, if you are ready to enjoy

the journey and strengthen the bond with your dog, let's get started.

Welcome back to the puppy training podcast. I'm Amy Jensen. I'm a certified professional dog trainer.

And today we are diving into a really important topic, one that affects more dogs than you might

think. So let's talk about these puppies

or dogs that have grown up during the pandemic. And now it's years later. They're going into

their adult years. And they might still struggle with some fear, reactivity, or separation,

anxiety. And it's not necessarily their fault or yours. So don't put that on your back. But let's look at why this happened,

how to recognize early signs of fear and anxiety in your dog. Maybe it's not even pandemic

related. Maybe your dog just has signs of fear and anxiety. And then what you can do right now

to build some resilience in your dog, no matter their age. So let's get started. During the lockdown

of the pandemic, families all over the world

brought home new puppies. It made perfect sense, right? We were home, our routines have slowed down,

and dogs offer comfort during an uncertain time. But here's the challenge. Those puppies missed out

on normal early socialization experiences, things like meeting a variety of people or seeing other dogs, hearing traffic, visiting new places, or just staying home alone while the family was out.

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