What strategies can be used to manage an anxious dog during the drying phase to minimize noise and fear?

• A. Use a loud dryer to finish quickly and scold the dog.
• B. Keep the dryer close to the dog's face with direct airflow.
• C. Use a low-noise dryer, shield or indirect airflow, maintain a calm voice, perform stepwise desensitization, provide treats and breaks, and keep distance from the face.
• D. Ignore noise and let the dog handle it without breaks.

Answer: (C)