Annie/Rosemary,
That's always been my approach, he has a sheepskin rug on the sofa, plenty of treats, the heating is on for him and the television on when I am at work...
I met a fosterer who thought what I was doing was encouraging his stresses and neuroses by not making him address them and that he would be happier if he was braver. He is a very cool dog, he walks incredibly quickly, he would attack a lion and I love him. I am concerned I am lazy with him..
Would you go through stress but emerge more confident, engaged and happy.... or would it just stress him?
I really want to go with you, because it means I haven't been neglecting him for 4 years lol!