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The Overcoming Fear of Dogs protocol.

As a mom of a child who was afraid of dogs, I was determined to help her overcome that fear. That’s how OFOD was born.

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Are you looking for a way to help your child be more comfortable around dogs?

Based on decades of experience as a therapist, parenting coach and mother of a child who was afraid of dogs, I developed the Overcoming Fear of Dogs (OFOD) protocol. This is a step-by-step guide for parents (therapists will find it helpful as well) to help their child overcome the fear of dogs.

By using exposure therapy and my specifically designed exercises, parents will gradually increase their child’s exposure to a real dog and thereby decrease their child’s fear and resistance.

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Whether you need help as a parent, want to go self-paced or are interested in animal-assisted therapy, Stefani can help your children overcome their fear of dogs

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The Benefits Of Overcoming Your Child’s Fear of Dogs

There is much to gain when children are able to overcome their fears. 

They learn to speak up and ask for help.

Children who face their fears learn coping skills and self-control, two of the biggest predictors of success later in life.

They develop self-confidence and self-esteem and feel empowered.

By using the method in this book children will become more aware of their feelings and learn to express them clearly.

My method helps kids feel in control and “take back the leash” when interacting with dogs.

Dogs are everywhere these days and it is impossible to avoid them. Kids who are afraid of dogs suffer socially and emotionally.

“I highly recommend Stefani for anyone working to help their child overcome a fear of dogs. Graduated exposure therapy is the gold standard treatment for dog phobias, but can often be difficult to implement, because it requires finding patient, well-trained, and gentle dogs for children to practice spending time with. Stefani offers a rare combination: an excellent understanding of evidence-based practices, a nurturing and positive approach, and the amazing Lucy, a perfect dog to help anxious children begin to face their fears.”
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“The Overcoming Fear of Dogs Protocol (OFOD) helped our daughter to grow her knowledge of dogs and dog behavior, face her fears, and become more comfortable with dogs. Over just a few short weeks, with great coaching and support from Stefani, our daughter went from being highly anxious in any room with dogs to brushing, petting, feeding, and even walking the therapy dog. It was amazing to see our daughter face her fears and develop new confidence. It also taught her methods for overcoming any other fears that she may have in the future – so this experience has built life skills even beyond comfort with dogs. Thank you, Stefani, for your generosity, wisdom, and great techniques!”
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“We came to see Stefani and Fozzie at a time when our daughter’s fear of dogs had been escalating to the point of near panic attacks. As a clinical social worker myself, I had tried everything I knew how to help her with this fear and knew we needed more help. Stefani’s methods and style, paired with Fozzie’s sweet nature were a perfect fit. Stefani initially empowered Cara with information about how to understand dogs better and to feel more in control around them. When she introduced Fozzie, she had set exercises (and a chart to document it) in order to gradually increase exposure and gain mastery. Cara responded well to this system (especially getting check marks for her accomplishments), allowing her to over time feel more confident and comfortable around dogs in general.”
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“We are located in North Carolina and could not meet in person with Stefani and the therapy dog.  Stefani guided us to find a suitable helper dog through a local organization that visited hospitals. She did virtual sessions with Manny to help increase his knowledge of dogs, taught him coping skills for when he felt afraid and generally was a cheerleader for all of us! With her help Manny can now go to his best friend’s house for sleep overs.”
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