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Dear Pet Parent,
Do you feel like you’ve tried everything to help ease your dog’s or cat’s anxiety? Are you heartbroken watching your pet suffer from symptoms of anxiety like whining, hiding, panting, drooling, and becoming downright terrified when something triggers them?
In 2017, I founded the first Pet Anxiety Awareness Month to help pet parents just like you.
Research shows that more than 70% of dogs display behavioral challenges, and nearly two-thirds of cats show signs of fear or anxiety—making these issues far more common than many pet parents realize.
Why is this a big deal? Because according to Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Lisa Radosta, “Pets who have anxiety can experience what is akin to a human panic attack.” That is, they’re truly suffering!
Let’s do better by our pets.
Please use this and the following pages as your guide to understanding pet anxiety so you can help your dog or cat regain their peace and live their best life.
Buck, the dog who inspired Pet Anxiety Awareness Month.
Meet the Experts
Kristen Levine
Kristen Levine Fear Free certified and is a nationally acclaimed pet expert and influencer with over 30 years’ experience. She’s helped millions of pet parents provide the best care at every stage of their pet’s life through her articles, book, and speaking events.
Dr. Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB
Dr. Radosta is the owner of Florida Veterinary Behavior Service. She is one of only 90 board certified veterinary behaviorists in the United States, and currently serves on the Fear Free Advisory Board and the AAHA Behavior Management Task Force.
Dr. Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB
Dr. Pachel is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and owner of the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon. He is one of a small number of board certified veterinary behaviorists in the United States and serves as Vice President of Veterinary Behavior for Instinct Dog Behavior & Training, where he helps advance education and standards in animal behavior care.
Dr. Marty Becker
Dr. Marty Becker, “America’s Veterinarian,” has spent his life working toward better health for pets. He is the founder of Fear Free™, an initiative to take the fear out of vet visits.
Dr. Amy Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC
Dr. Pike is a Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist who specializes in preserving the human-animal bond, treating medical causes of behavior problems, and helping families fully appreciate the pet they have.
Sharon L. Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Dr. Campbell became Fear Free Certified in 2016 and is on the Fear Free Advisory Board and Board of Directors for IVAPM.
Mikkel Becker, Certified Dog Trainer
Mikkel Becker is a certified professional dog trainer, dog behavior counselor, and behavior consultant for canines. As the lead trainer at Fear Free, she helps create calm spaces for pets at home and beyond.
Dr. Alison Gerken, DVM
Dr. Alison Gerken is passionate about the physical and emotional well-being of pets. She most enjoys providing support and guidance to families as they advocate for their pet's quality of life. In addition to behavior consulting, Dr. Gerken is passionate about educating the veterinary and pet parent communities on animal behavior and welfare topics.
Dr. Valarie Tynes, DVM
Dr. Tynes has been a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists since 2003 and is Board Certified in Animal Welfare. She has been actively involved in the Fear Free initiative since its inception and serves on the Fear Free Speakers Bureau.
Reconcile is an FDA-approved medication for the treatment of separation anxiety in dogs in conjunction with behavior modification training. Reconcile is a once-a-day flavored, chewable tablet prescribed by your veterinarian. Reconcile achieves a calmer frame of mind in dogs, making them more receptive to training.
At DOGTV, we’re here to help you recognize the signs and support your dog’s emotional well-being. We’ve created a special 60-minute episode of The Experts: Smart Talk for Pet Lovers, airing daily from June 6 to July 4, 2025, where you can learn about all aspects of dog anxiety—from causes and symptoms to expert tips for relief.
Calmer Canine® by Assisi Animal Health is a drug-free, non-invasive solution designed to help dogs with anxiety and stress-related behaviors. Using targeted pulsed electromagnetic field (tPEMF™) therapy, this wearable device works at the cellular level to promote calm without medication, making it a simple, at-home option for supporting your dog’s well-being.
