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In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Dr. Josie Horchak welcomes back fan-favorite guest Nikki Varva, expert dog trainer and founder of Always Training K9s. Together, they take a deep dive into the often misunderstood world of canine anxiety, exploring not just how it shows up—from subtle cues to more serious behavioral issues—but also what you can do to help.

Josie and Nikki discuss practical strategies including crate training, tethering, and setting healthy boundaries, all of which can support a dog’s ability to self-soothe and feel secure. They also unpack common indicators of stress that may surprise even experienced pet parents, and share tools for managing separation anxiety with compassion and consistency.

Whether you're raising a new puppy or supporting an anxious adult dog, this episode is full of real-world advice and actionable tips to help your canine companion find calm in a chaotic world. Don’t miss this insightful and heartwarming conversation! 🐾

In this episode of&nbsp;In The Vet&rsquo;s Office, Dr. Josie Horchak welcomes back fan-favorite guest Nikki Varva, expert dog trainer and founder of Always Training K9s. Together, they take a deep dive into the often misunderstood world of canine anxiety, exploring not just how it shows up&mdash;from subtle cues to more serious behavioral issues&mdash;but also what you can do to help.
Josie and Nikki discuss practical strategies including crate training, tethering, and setting healthy boundaries, all of which can support a dog&rsquo;s ability to self-soothe and feel secure. They also unpack common indicators of stress that may surprise even experienced pet parents, and share tools for managing separation anxiety with compassion and consistency.
Whether you're raising a new puppy or supporting an anxious adult dog, this episode is full of real-world advice and actionable tips to help your canine companion find calm in a chaotic world. Don&rsquo;t miss this insightful and heartwarming conversation! 🐾

iHeartMedia and The Nashville Podcast Network presents "In The Vet's Office" with Dr. Josie Horchak. Each episode, veterinarian Dr. Josie Horchak answers questions she's constantly hearing at the office -- What should I feed my dog? How do I potty train my puppy? Do I really need to brush my pet's teeth? Dr. Josie helps listeners navigate pet ownership through sharing cases she's seen in her 18+ year career as a veterinarian, answering listener calls, and giving her weekly "Paw & Order" list of things she would never do with her own pets. Dr. Josie has treated pets from the high rises of downtown Chicago to the pets of country stars in Nashville. Her ability to relate with owners has made her one of the most sought-after veterinarians in the country.

iHeartMedia and The Nashville Podcast Network presents "In The Vet's Office" with Dr. Josie Horchak. Each episode, veterinarian Dr. Josie Horchak answers questions she's constantly hearing at the office -- What should I feed my dog? How do I potty train my puppy? Do I really need to brush my pet's teeth? Dr. Josie helps listeners navigate pet ownership through sharing cases she's seen in her 18+ year career as a veterinarian, answering listener calls, and giving her weekly "Paw &amp; Order" list of things she would never do with her own pets. Dr. Josie has treated pets from the high rises of downtown Chicago to the pets of country stars in Nashville. Her ability to relate with owners has made her one of the most sought-after veterinarians in the country.

In The Vet's Office with Dr. Josie Horchak

iHeartMedia and The Nashville Podcast Network presents "In The Vet's Office" with Dr. Josie Horchak. Each episode, veterinarian Dr. Josie Horchak, sits down with her co-host Shannon Ella to answer questions she's constantly hearing at the office -- What should I feed my dog? How do I potty train my puppy? Do I really need to brush my pet's teeth? Dr. Josie helps listeners navigate pet ownership through sharing cases she's seen in her 18+ year career as a veterinarian, answering listener calls, and giving her weekly "Paw & Order" list of things she would never do with her own pets. Dr. Josie has treated pets from the high rises of downtown Chicago to the pets of country stars in Nashville. Her ability to relate with owners has made her one of the most sought-after veterinarians in the country.

iHeartMedia and The Nashville Podcast Network presents "In The Vet's Office" with Dr. Josie Horchak. Each episode, veterinarian Dr. Josie Horchak, sits down with her co-host Shannon Ella to answer questions she's constantly hearing at the office -- What should I feed my dog? How do I potty train my puppy? Do I really need to brush my pet's teeth? Dr. Josie helps listeners navigate pet ownership through sharing cases she's seen in her 18+ year career as a veterinarian, answering listener calls, and giving her weekly "Paw &amp; Order" list of things she would never do with her own pets. Dr. Josie has treated pets from the high rises of downtown Chicago to the pets of country stars in Nashville. Her ability to relate with owners has made her one of the most sought-after veterinarians in the country.

Dog Anxiety Decoded: Expert Tips from Animal Trainer Nikki Varva

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