Offer access to a quiet crate, darkened room or secluded corner where dogs can retreat and hide when overwhelmed.
Provide a Safe Space
Natural pheromones from diffusers or spritzed bandanas have been clinically proven to relieve anxiety in dogs.
Introduce Calming Scents
Maintaining regular schedules for meals, walks potty can lend stability and comfort amid unpredictable circumstances triggering stress.
Stick to a Routine
Discuss veterinarian-approved chews, foods or medications to take the edge off rushes of stress hormones plaguing anxious pups.
Explore Supplements
Distract a worried dog from triggers with a fun game, enjoyable chew treat or ever-interesting squirrel TV to prompt calmer reactions
Shift Their Focus
While keeping exposures below over threshold, pair scariness with super treats so good things happen in presence of fear causes.
Use Counterconditioning
Praise and give yummy reinforcement for any small displays of relaxed or confident behavior in tricky situations.
Reward Bravery