Worried About Your Anxious Dog? We Asked an Expert How to Help Him Feel Better

Even if you can't afford a professional dog trainer, there are excellent resources out there that can help. Nichols, who has a wealth of information on his own website, recommends two of his favorite books for helping dogs with anxiety: The Cautious Canine, by Dr. Patricia McConnell and A Guide to Living With And Training a Fearful Dog, by Debbie Jacobs. The more you know as a dog owner, the better equipped you'll be to help your dog cope, and hopefully, thrive.