My dog, Sarge, is a rescue; so I figured that’s why he’s insecure. He hates to be alone. He barks like crazy when I’m feeding him, as if to say, “Don’t forget me.” I can’t. I’m sure his hound dog bark would set a decibel level record if I chose to buy a meter. He greets old friends as if he hasn’t seen them in centuries, even if it has only been a few days. I always get the feeling he’s auditioning for the next home, in case this one doesn’t work out. (Hey, Sarge, it’s six years now. It’s working.) But, the biggest insecurity is when his collar comes off. Sometimes, it’s when he’s being groomed. Occasionally, I’ll be holding it, and he walks right out of it. But, until one of his dog collars goes back on, he shakes and shivers, as if he has been abandoned. Luckily, I’m really good at slipping them back on, and he just returns to his normal insecurity. I’d take him to a doggie shrink, but I’m afraid I might have to remove his collar, and that would just case more trauma…. don’t forget to check out this article about dog collars.