how do i boost my dog's confidence?

Question

my dog was scared because a couple of pots fell out of a cabinet. he was eating when it happened. he started shaking terribly, and would not go into the kitchen. the shaking has stopped, but he just looks gloomy now. he has been laying in the same place for a half an hour. i need help to get him back to normal. any suggestoins?

thank you all for the comments. and in response to one, he is a Beagle puppy. i plan to take him hunting with me when he grows up.

Answer 1

he'll go back in. just be patient and tell him he is a good boy. move his food for a day or 2 if you want and try to get ease him in the kichen with you. stand so you are blocking his view of where the pots fell.

Answer 2

Try sitting with him while hes eating and then slowly move away after a couple of times or move the food bowl to somewhere else away from the cabinet.

Answer 3

If you've ever had a dog pee on the carpet you'll understand, that not even three minutes later it's out of site, out of mind. He'll shake it off, don't sweat it.

Answer 4

Is it a "dog" or a "want-a-bee"? Maybe you need to reassess what it is you have! If he can be classified a "dog" then take him hunting! Best way to get a dog over that "shell shock" whimpiness or put his butt outside at night!

Answer 5

it's not confidence, it's scared. my dog is petrified of the lawn mower/blower, and shakes so much. it's just something we deal with, and hold him until it passes.

Answer 6

Let notaclue lick his balls !! Your dog will be a confident stud after that .

Answer 7

bring him to a dog park to play with other dogs...or just wait it out

Answer 8

play with him. give him compliments and attentions. then he'll forget about the accident