For the past 4 years I have been very aware of the behavior of my little dog Sami at times. When she first came to us and I would walk her, she was pulling desperately at the lead, there was no enjoyment of walking, there was just a desperate ”getting somewhere” happening. To add to this she appeared terrified of any noise, bush and rubbish collection day heightened these fears. I felt distressed for her, yet I had awareness that our pets often mirror their owners deep fear