Sadie is very fearful around new things, noises & activities. For example, my kids were playing on the floor spinning tops, and Sadie was afraid to walk by. I encouraged her to just lay down and relax while the kids played right next to her. I didn’t let her get up until she was completely relaxed. Instead of it being a stressful experience, we turned it into a very relaxing activity. Oh no! Here comes the remote control car!