Resources Mentioned in This Article
BOOKS
‘There are several excellent books that address fearrelated behaviors in
dogs. For a more in-depth exploration ofthe topic, consider tha fallow
ing, all available from Dogwise.com (dogwise.com, 800-776-2665)
‘= The Cautious Canine: How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears,
by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., Dog's Best Friend Ltd, 1998. Softcover,
30 pages, $7 This concise but information-packed booklet is a gold
‘mina of information on managing and moditying your dog's fearful
behaviors.
‘= Holp for Your Foartul Dog:A Step-by-Step Guide to Helping Your
Dog Conquer His Fears, by Nicole Wilde, Phantom Publishing, 2006,
Softcover, 141 pages, $25. This in-depth volume contains detalled
information on fearselated behaviors as wall as specific modification
instructions for helping your dog get comfortable with a wide variety
of fear-causing stimu
* I'll Be Home Soon: How to Prevent and Treat Separation
Anxiety, by Patticia McConnell, Ph.D., Dog's Best Friend Ld., 2000,
Softcover, 36 pagas, $8. An exceptionally useful booklot to guide you
in modifying and managing your dog's separation anxiety.
= For tho Lovo of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and
Your Best Friend, by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., Ballantine Books,
2008/2006. Hardcover, 292 pages, $25,.While not specific to fearbased
bbohaviars, this ground breaking naw book by Dr. McConnell explares
emotions in dogs including the emotion of fear.
PRODUCTS:
Anxiety Wrap
(877) 652-1266, anxietywrap.com
Calming Cap
(888) 640.8810, premier com/pages.cim?id= 188
Comfort Zone
ainampst.com/oehavior_info/caninetalk_dap.php
Available at pet supply stores
Melatonin
‘Available at health food stores
Storm Defender
(613) 931-2175, stormdefender.com