How to start making a difference right away -- Understanding your fearful dog -- Fearful fido: fear, anxiety, and stress in dogs -- Safety (for you and your dog) -- Why is my dog afraid? -- Training a fearful dog -- Exercise and enrichment -- Understanding the role of medications -- How to manage your dog's specific fears -- Social wallflowers and bashful beasties: when your dog fears people or other dogs -- Thumps, bumps, and bangs: when your dog fears loud noises -- Needles and thermometers: when your dog fears the vet -- "Don't leave me!": when your dog is afraid of being alone -- "Grrr, keep away from my stuff": when your dog is afraid of losing their things -- Turning, turning: when your dog's anxiety leads to dysfunctional repetitive behaviors -- How and where to get help -- Getting help -- Fearful fido no more.