Sarah Hodgson is a dog trainer, pet behavior expert, influencer, and the author of over a dozen best-selling books, including Puppies for Dummies, 4th Edition, and Dog Tricks and Agility for Dummies, 2nd edition. With over 40 years of professional experience, her compassionate, force-free philosophy has empowered pets and their people worldwide.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Dog Anxiety 5

Chapter 1: Understanding Anxiety in Dogs 7

Chapter 2: Unpacking the Nature of Anxiety 19

Chapter 3: Building Confidence with Routine and Play 39

Chapter 4: Addressing the Many Causes of Anxiety 73

Chapter 5: Finding Help When You Need It 85

Part 2: Soothing a Dog's Separation Anxiety 97

Chapter 6: Understanding Separation Anxiety 99

Chapter 7: Treating Separation Anxiety 115

Part 3: Resolving Containment Anxiety 133

Chapter 8: Soothing Indoor and Outdoor Containment Anxiety 135

Chapter 9: Recognizing Trauma in Rescues and Other Dogs 149

Chapter 10: Rehabilitating and Training Leash Reactive Dogs 159

Part 4: Helping a Dog with Social Anxiety 177

Chapter 11: Easing Your Dog's Fear of People 179

Chapter 12: Managing Resource Guarding and Other Aggressive Reactions 203

Part 5: Calming a Sensory-Sensitive Dog 227

Chapter 13: Rehabilitating Storm and Sound Sensitivities 229

Chapter 14: Alleviating Other Sensory Sensitivities 245

Part 6: The Part of Tens 259

Chapter 15: Ten Plus Confidence Building Exercises 261

Chapter 16: Ten Plus Ways to Address Separation Anxiety 265

Appendix A: Anxiety in Puppies 269

Appendix B: Anxiety in Senior Dogs 279

Appendix C: Addressing Fear of the Veterinarian and Other Pet Care Professionals 289

Appendix D: Managing Multi-dog Households 299

Index 323