• Learn to speak “Dog” – Instead of expecting your dog to understand English.
  • Keep your dog safe– Safe environment, avoid his anxiety trigger when possible, make sure he has a microchip and ID collar
  • Prepare for distractions– Useful if mild anxiety. Toys and treats and fun games can shift the association to something positive.
  • Decrease the trigger– Mask the trigger with white noise or calming music
  • Relieve tension Proactively– Vigorous exercise before hand, reduces a dog’s reactivity
  • Pheromone Therapy– or Rescue Remedy(Herbal) therapy helps about 50% of dogs, Thundershirts help about 30%
  • For mild cases, Over the counter Diphenhydramine (generic for Benadryl) may help. One 25mg regular strength tablet is appropriate for a 25 lb dog.
  • It is ok if your dog needs prescription medicine– when it is needed and used properly, it can make a real difference in his/her quality of life