... symptoms and start rewiring their nervous system. Here is how to use canine behavioral science to turn your anxious pup into a confident, independent companion. ## The Science of "Safe Departures": Desensitization * **Identify the Triggers:** Explain how dogs associate "exit cues" (grabbing keys, putting on shoes) with abandonment, spiking cortisol before you even leave. * **The Muted Exit:** Techniques for performing these cues