answered a question | How does a dog sitter handle a stay with a dog who is shy and shakes when he gets nervous? I've sat a couple of dogs who were very anxious in rain & would shake in storms. The best way I found to calm them was to keep them in human contact without making a fuss. Sometimes just lying next to me while I read or watch TV with some reassuring talk, often a lap and a comforting cuddle. My own rescue dog finally got right over his storm terrors with enough calming love. |