New dogs next door - My dog is freaking out

[Not Afraid]

Xanex works too, as does anti-depressants. Personally, I would try the other methods first before going the prescription medication route. It seems in this case to be a temporary anxiety situation rather than a long-term one where Xanex would be a solution.

I use Sleepytime Tonic with Kimchi with great results. It just eases her anxiety enough so that she can concentrate on the behavior modification training I want her to focus on. It is like a cup of chamomile tea for my dog. I like the fact that I've been able to help her ease out of her constant state of anxiety while she regains trust in humankind.

I'm not a fan of citronella collars, but I have pugs and they aren't the best solution for brachycephalic breeds. I also have a dog where the prior solution to barking was to de-bark. Dogs bark. That's how they communicate. Debarking burns be up.

Now, cutting the vocal cords of a toddler, I may be up for. (I'm KIDDING!)