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 1Part 1: Getting Started with Dog Anxiety 5Chapter 1: Understanding Anxiety in Dogs 7Chapter 2: Unpacking the Nature of Anxiety 19Chapter 3: Building Confidence with Routine and Play 39Chapter 4: Addressing the Many Causes of Anxiety 73Chapter 5: Finding Help When You Need It 85Part 2: Soothing a Dog’s Separation Anxiety 97Chapter 6: Understanding Separation Anxiety 99Chapter 7: Treating Separation Anxiety 115Part 3: Resolving Containment Anxiety 133Chapter 8: Soothing Indoor and Outdoor Containment Anxiety 135Chapter 9: Recognizing Trauma in Rescues and Other Dogs 149Chapter 10: Rehabilitating and Training Leash Reactive Dogs 159Part 4: Helping a Dog with Social Anxiety 177Chapter 11: Easing Your Dog’s Fear of People 179Chapter 12: Managing Resource Guarding and Other Aggressive Reactions 203Part 5: Calming a Sensory-Sensitive Dog 227Chapter 13: Rehabilitating Storm and Sound Sensitivities 229Chapter 14: Alleviating Other Sensory Sensitivities 245Part 6: The Part of Tens 259Chapter 15: Ten Plus Confidence Building Exercises 261Chapter 16: Ten Plus Ways to Address Separation Anxiety 265Appendix A: Anxiety in Puppies 269Appendix B: Anxiety in Senior Dogs 279Appendix C: Addressing Fear of the Veterinarian and Other Pet Care Professionals 289Appendix D: Managing Multi-dog Households 299Index 323

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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 1Part 1: Getting Started with Dog Anxiety 5Chapter 1: Understanding Anxiety in Dogs 7Chapter 2: Unpacking the Nature of Anxiety 19Chapter 3: Building Confidence with Routine and Play 39Chapter 4: Addressing the Many Causes of Anxiety 73Chapter 5: Finding Help When You Need It 85Part 2: Soothing a Dog’s Separation Anxiety 97Chapter 6: Understanding Separation Anxiety 99Chapter 7: Treating Separation Anxiety 115Part 3: Resolving Containment Anxiety 133Chapter 8: Soothing Indoor and Outdoor Containment Anxiety 135Chapter 9: Recognizing Trauma in Rescues and Other Dogs 149Chapter 10: Rehabilitating and Training Leash Reactive Dogs 159Part 4: Helping a Dog with Social Anxiety 177Chapter 11: Easing Your Dog’s Fear of People 179Chapter 12: Managing Resource Guarding and Other Aggressive Reactions 203Part 5: Calming a Sensory-Sensitive Dog 227Chapter 13: Rehabilitating Storm and Sound Sensitivities 229Chapter 14: Alleviating Other Sensory Sensitivities 245Part 6: The Part of Tens 259Chapter 15: Ten Plus Confidence Building Exercises 261Chapter 16: Ten Plus Ways to Address Separation Anxiety 265Appendix A: Anxiety in Puppies 269Appendix B: Anxiety in Senior Dogs 279Appendix C: Addressing Fear of the Veterinarian and Other Pet Care Professionals 289Appendix D: Managing Multi-dog Households 299Index 323

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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 1Part 1: Getting Started with Dog Anxiety 5Chapter 1: Understanding Anxiety in Dogs 7Chapter 2: Unpacking the Nature of Anxiety 19Chapter 3: Building Confidence with Routine and Play 39Chapter 4: Addressing the Many Causes of Anxiety 73Chapter 5: Finding Help When You Need It 85Part 2: Soothing a Dog’s Separation Anxiety 97Chapter 6: Understanding Separation Anxiety 99Chapter 7: Treating Separation Anxiety 115Part 3: Resolving Containment Anxiety 133Chapter 8: Soothing Indoor and Outdoor Containment Anxiety 135Chapter 9: Recognizing Trauma in Rescues and Other Dogs 149Chapter 10: Rehabilitating and Training Leash Reactive Dogs 159Part 4: Helping a Dog with Social Anxiety 177Chapter 11: Easing Your Dog’s Fear of People 179Chapter 12: Managing Resource Guarding and Other Aggressive Reactions 203Part 5: Calming a Sensory-Sensitive Dog 227Chapter 13: Rehabilitating Storm and Sound Sensitivities 229Chapter 14: Alleviating Other Sensory Sensitivities 245Part 6: The Part of Tens 259Chapter 15: Ten Plus Confidence Building Exercises 261Chapter 16: Ten Plus Ways to Address Separation Anxiety 265Appendix A: Anxiety in Puppies 269Appendix B: Anxiety in Senior Dogs 279Appendix C: Addressing Fear of the Veterinarian and Other Pet Care Professionals 289Appendix D: Managing Multi-dog Households 299Index 323

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