Dog Anxiety Summit 2026 – Reduce and Eliminate Your Pet’s Anxiety Naturally

If you’ve ever watched your dog spiral into fear, restlessness, or reactivity—and felt helpless in the moment—you’re not alone. Anxiety can be confusing, exhausting, and heartbreaking for both pets and the people who love them.

When stress becomes a daily pattern, it can affect behavior, digestion, sleep, and your sense of peace at home. The good news is that anxiety isn’t a life sentence, and there are compassionate ways to support real change.

This free online summit brings together practical guidance and holistic perspectives to help you understand what’s truly driving anxiety—and what you can do, step by step, to support a calmer, safer, happier life for your dog.

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Why Attend “The Dog Anxiety Summit”

Anxiety in dogs can look like barking, pacing, panting, clinginess, shutdown, reactivity, or fear that seems to come out of nowhere. But beneath the surface, there’s often a deeper story—one that involves the nervous system, the environment, the body, and the patterns dogs pick up from the world around them. This summit is designed to help you understand that story with clarity, compassion, and practical support.

You’ll hear a broad spectrum of approaches—from integrative veterinary insight and bodywork to behavior modification and holistic tools you can explore at home. That matters, because anxiety is rarely one-size-fits-all. Some dogs are overwhelmed by noise, separation, or change. Others are struggling with underlying discomfort, chronic stress patterns, or a body that can’t easily return to calm. This event helps you recognize what may be contributing to your dog’s experience so you can choose support that actually fits.

Most importantly, you’ll walk away with ideas you can apply in real life: how to reduce triggers, how to build regulation and relaxation, and how to support your dog with more confidence. Whether you’re a pet parent who wants a calmer household or a professional who supports dogs and families, this summit offers a grounded path forward—one that honors both the emotional and physical needs of anxious dogs.

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Who Should Attend The Dog Anxiety Summit

If your dog struggles with fear, stress, reactivity, restlessness, or shutdown—this summit is for you. You’ll gain insight into why anxiety happens, what may be sustaining it, and how to respond in ways that build trust and stability over time.

This event is also valuable if you want a more holistic view of pet well-being. Anxiety is often connected to the body in quiet ways, and learning to notice patterns—before they become crises—can help you support your dog with more confidence and care.

• Pet parents navigating separation anxiety, noise sensitivity, or fear-based behaviors
• Anyone whose dog feels “on edge” and struggles to settle into calm
• Caregivers who want practical, compassionate strategies they can use at home
• Dog trainers and behavior professionals supporting anxious dogs and families
• Veterinary and pet wellness professionals seeking a broader, integrative perspective
• Rescue and shelter volunteers working with stressed or traumatized dogs
• Animal lovers who want to better understand the emotional and physical roots of anxiety

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What You’ll Learn During The Dog Anxiety Summit

This summit explores dog anxiety from multiple angles, so you can see the full picture—body, behavior, environment, and the patterns that shape how your dog responds to stress.

You’ll learn practical ways to support nervous system regulation and create a home environment that helps your dog feel safer, more resilient, and more able to relax.

You’ll also come away with concrete approaches to try, along with new language to help you understand what your dog may be communicating through anxious behaviors. Here’s some of what you’ll learn:

• How to recognize unhealthy arousal versus healthy relaxation
• Ways to support self-regulation and calmer recovery after stress
• How diet and gut health can influence anxiety and overall well-being
• Why hidden discomfort and “silent pain” can shape anxious behaviors
• How environmental and human stress can affect your dog’s nervous system
• Supportive holistic options like flower essences, sound, and aromatherapy
• Behavior strategies rooted in positive reinforcement and thoughtful training plans
• When a veterinary exam and workup may be essential to uncover root causes
• How a multi-level, integrative approach can improve outcomes over time

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Event Schedule: The Dog Anxiety Summit

Here’s a preview of the summit sessions and featured conversations. Each day explores dog anxiety from a different angle—so you can understand what’s happening beneath the behavior and choose support that fits your dog’s needs.

From nervous system regulation and holistic tools to training approaches and veterinary insight, this schedule offers a broad spectrum of guidance to help your dog move toward calmer, healthier patterns.

Day 0 – Kickoff Event (Sunday – April 12, 2026 @ 3PM)

• Welcome To The Dog Anxiety Summit – Hosted By Dr. Edward Bassingthwaighte With Special Guests (Teoti Anderson, Lisa Spector, Sean Zyer)

Day 1 – Understanding Anxiety in Dogs (Monday – April 13, 2026 @ 7AM)

• Anxiety Is Simply Arousal With Nowhere To Go – Dr. Edward Bassingthwaighte
• Getting To The Why Of Anxiety & A novel treatment Approach – Dr. Ava Frick
• Understanding and Resolving Human & Environmental Triggers of Anxiety – Dr. Christina Chambreau
• Separation Anxiety & Essential Oils – Dr. Janet Roark
• Everything is Energy: Anxiety in Dogs and the Energetics Behind It – Ana Maria Vasquez
• Sensory Integration Disorders & Anxiety in Dogs – Laurie Edge-Hughes

Day 2 – Alternative & Holistic Approaches to Treating Anxiety (Tuesday – April 14, 2026 @ 7AM)

• How Flower Essences Can Help Stress and Anxiety in Dogs – Jean Hofve, DVM
• Music for Anxiety – Lisa Spector
• Vitality & Balance System & How It May Work Well With WEBB (Whole Energy Body Balance) – Dr. Jeff Feinman
• Animal Communication For Anxiety – Dr. Cara Gubbins
• Creating Harmony & Coherence Within Yourself to Support Your Anxious Pets – Dr. Barrie Sands

Day 3 – Dog Training & Socialization (Behavior Modification Approaches) (Wednesday – April 15, 2026 @ 7AM ET)

• Fear Periods & Developmental Stages – Dr. Ian Dunbar
• Why Aversives Make Anxiety Worse – Teoti Anderson
• Positive Reinforcement in Behavior Modification – Kamal Fernandez
• Decoding Separation Anxiety – Ness Jones

Day 4 – Veterinary Treatment of Anxiety (Thursday – April 16, 2026 @ 7AM ET)

• Why You Need A Veterinary Exam And Workup And The Underlying Causes Of Anxiety – Dr. Alex Avery
• Veterinary prescription medications – when and why they may be needed – Dr. Christopher Pachel
• An Integrative Approach to Anxiety – Dr. Matthew Muir
• Preventing and Managing Vet and Pet Wellness Professional Anxiety – Dr. Cherice Roth
• Healing Anxiety With Intentional Touch – Dr. Edward Bassingthwaighte
• CBD as a treatment for Anxiety – Dr. Theresa Welch Fossum

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About Your Host – Dr. Edward Bassingthwaighte

Dr. Edward Bassingthwaighte, DVM, is known globally as The Healing Vet and is passionately devoted to holistic pet health care.

Through his own recovery journey from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Lyme, he explored holistic medicine and energy healing—and discovered how deeply animals can respond to these supportive approaches.

That exploration led to the creation of the Whole Energy Body Balance (WEBB) Method, a profoundly healing bodywork modality designed to help identify and address silent pain, anxiety, and trauma.

Dr. Edward is a registered Veterinarian and practices integrative medicine in veterinary hospitals. He also empowers pet parents and professionals through WEBB online practitioner training, so more animals can be supported with nurturing touch and effective, whole-body care.

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Reviews

“I love hearing all of the different “non-traditional” approaches to treating anxiety in dogs. The open mindedness of these presenters s mind blowing. Anyone who works with dogs in any capacity.” – Stacey Manzo

“I have enjoyed all the advice and appreciate how much more I understand the topic and what my dog is doing. I know more now about the terms, looking at the context of environment, owner, triggers and what I can do to help my baby girl ,who is 10 years old. I loved the Anxiety checklist and I feel more confident that I can solve these issues and various folks to contact for help! I will keep listening!! You have done an awesome job! Any vet, trainer, owner, or basically anyone who cares about DOGS should attend!” – Taylor Duvall

“The variety and coverage of the professionals on the many excellent treatments for anxiety issues with our pets has been phenomenal! Thank you for sharing such important information for our beloved pets!!!! All of the presenters on Day 1 we’re exceptional. It was exciting to have multiple approaches. I am so grateful for this wonderful Pet Summit!

“I would recommend the Pet Summit to any pet owner with any issues with dog anxiety. I would share the broad spectrum of presenters and feel that any pet owner would be able to glean helpful information.” – Betty Jeanes

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Free Gifts for Attendees

Featured Instant Access Talk: Anxiety Is Simply Arousal With Nowhere To Go

• What unhealthy arousal and healthy relaxation are.
• How humans can unconsciously cause over-arousal, and chronic unhealthy arousal in their dogs.
• Why it’s important to teach and support your dogs to be able to self-regulate into healthy relaxation

Featured Downloadable Resource: “Understanding, Recognising, Preventing And Treating Anxiety Holistically In Pets” PDF Book

• When you sign up you’ll get access to this bonus PDF guide that you can download to keep in your digital pet care toolkit.
• This free book will outline the complexity of pet anxiety and simplify it in an easy-to-follow format.
• Have the most important pieces of information at the tip of your fingers for when you need them most.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this event?

This event is ideal for those seeking to better understand dog anxiety and support a calmer, happier life for their pets. Whether you’re new or experienced, it offers insight and inspiration. Pet owners, trainers, and pet wellness professionals are especially welcome.

When and where does this event take place?

The Dog Anxiety Summit is a free online summit taking place April 13–19, 2026, and you can attend from anywhere with an internet connection.

Is the event really free?

Yes. The Dog Anxiety Summit is presented as a free online summit.

How do I register?

Click any “Register Here For Free” button on this page to claim your free ticket.

Do I need any special experience to benefit?

No. The summit is designed to be accessible for everyday pet parents while still offering depth and perspective for professionals.

Is this only for pet owners, or also for professionals?

It’s for both. The summit is designed for pet owners and professionals who support dogs, including trainers and pet wellness professionals.

What topics are covered in the summit?

The sessions explore anxiety in dogs through multiple lenses, including understanding arousal and relaxation, holistic approaches, behavior modification, and veterinary perspectives on underlying causes and treatment options.

Will the summit help with separation anxiety?

Yes. Separation anxiety is included as a featured topic, with guidance that explores what’s behind panic, fear, and stress—and supportive approaches you can consider.

Will the summit cover holistic approaches?

Yes. The schedule includes holistic perspectives such as flower essences, sound support, animal communication, and approaches that explore energy and environment.

Will training and behavior modification be included?

Yes. The schedule includes behavior modification topics such as positive reinforcement and why aversive tools can make anxiety worse.

Does anxiety always mean my dog needs medication?

No. Anxiety support is often multi-layered. The summit includes a discussion of veterinary prescription medications as one possible part of a comprehensive plan, depending on your dog’s situation.

Why is a veterinary exam mentioned as important?

A veterinary exam and workup can help identify underlying causes of anxiety-related behaviors, including health factors that may be contributing to stress or behavior changes.

What is meant by “silent pain” in animals?

“Silent pain” refers to discomfort that may not be obvious at first glance, yet can influence behavior and stress patterns. The summit includes perspectives that explore how subtle physical discomfort can contribute to anxiety.

Can diet and gut health really affect anxiety?

Yes. The summit includes guidance on how diet and gut health may influence anxiety and overall well-being, along with practical ways to think about nutrition support.

Are essential oils discussed in the summit?

Yes. Essential oils are included as a featured topic in a session focused on separation anxiety and aromatherapy support.

Are flower essences discussed in the summit?

Yes. Flower essences are included as a featured topic, including how they work, how to choose them, and how to give them.

Does the summit include CBD as a topic?

Yes. CBD is included as a featured topic, including considerations around dosing and common mistakes when purchasing.

Can I share this with friends?

Absolutely! Feel free to share this page with others.

What are the free gifts for attendees?

When you sign up, you’ll receive featured bonus resources, including an instant access talk and a downloadable PDF book designed to help you better understand and support anxiety holistically.

Will I learn how to help my dog relax and self-regulate?

Yes. The summit includes teaching on unhealthy arousal versus healthy relaxation, and how to support your dog in building the capacity to self-regulate into calmer states.

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