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This is why punishment-based training is fundamentally misguided. You can’t punish your dog’s fear away. You can only suppress the warning signs they’re trying to give you, while the underlying problem remains. The science continues to point in the same direction. We have to address fear with empathy. Once your dog feels safe, skill-building and behavior change can follow. Dog training isn’t just about stopping behaviors we don’t like. It’s about helping our dogs actually feel better. Get instant access to 30 Day Perfect Pup at Pupford.com/training SOURCE Beaver BV. Owner-reported prevalence and severity of fear and anxiety in dogs. Vet Res Commun. 2026;50(4):284. doi:10.1007/s11259-026-11227-y https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13110192/ DVM360 Veterinary Journal Coverage: https://www.dvm360.com/view/how-common-is-fear-and-anxiety-in-dogs-a-study-of-43-000-pets-offers-answers