< Updated 14jul22 >
In its blog post on July 11th2022, Eileen Anderson de Eileenanddogs Describe how an unexpected wasp drastically changed its behavior. I have shared Eileen’s publication on my blog because this same type of response can occur when our pets experience something they find punishing. Understand that what you experienced may not seem traumatic for you; However, the way the incident perceived is irrelevant if the injured party found the traumatic experience. The brains of mammals are designed to remember traumatic events forever to avoid being hurt again. This is a deeply entrenched emotional response and, usually, it cannot be “trained.” If you find that your dog is afraid, you can better understand how they feel after reading Eileen’s publication.