Dog Anxiety For Dummies
1. Edition September 2024
352 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Find out whether your dog or puppy has anxiety, and learn what you can do to help
Dog anxiety is common among all breeds, but different dogs can show different symptoms. Dog Anxiety For Dummies is for the millions of dog parents (and dog-parents-to-be) who want to help improve their pets' quality of life and relieve their suffering. With this helpful resource, you can recognize common signs of anxiety in dogs, discover what triggers their anxiety, learn to use training and play to ease anxiety, and find professional help when you need it. You'll also get tips for dealing with specific situations like separation anxiety, fear aggression, noise-sensitive pups, and addressing trauma in rescue dogs. Calm dogs of all ages with the expert tips inside!
* Recognize your dog's anxiety symptoms and triggers
* Understand treatment options for dogs displaying anxious behaviors
* Implement daily routines and training solutions to help alleviate anxiety
* Help your dog feel comfortable about strangers, cope with containment anxiety, and live a happy life
This is the perfect Dummies guide for puppy and dog owners whose pets are suffering from anxiety, and for anyone considering adopting a dog in the future.
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
