How to tell and what to do.
š¤·š»āāļø How can I tell? š
š Our dogs get stressed and anxious just like us. Perhaps your dogās behaviour has been out of character lately.
š How have they been behaving?
ā Have they been playing up or acting out?
š³ Maybe theyāve been tense or have frozen up?
š§ø Have they been unusually needy or withdrawn?
š” Symptoms can include:
š£ Unjustified barking
š„ Lack of appetite
š© Wind, bloating, diarrhoea/constipation
š Abnormal shedding / dandruff
š¤¤ Excessive drooling
š± If only our dog's could tell us how they're feeling! š£
š Fortunately all dogs are masters of communication using body language.
š¾ All the signs are there if you know what to look forā¦
ā ļø 10 Signs your dog is feeling stressed or Anxious! šØ
1. Tail tucked under
2. Tensed up muscles š
3. Position of ears: rigid or flattened (āpinned backā)
4. Excessive scratching
5. Excessive lip or nose licking š¶
6. Excessive yawning or panting š
7. Excessive pacing š
8. Showing the whites of their eyes (called āwhale-eyeā or āside-eyeā š Theyāre not judging you theyāre stressed!)
9. Lip curling: showing gums/teeth (before snarling/growling/snapping) š¬
10. Trembling or shivering š„¶
š¤·š»āāļø What is making my dog stressed or anxious? š±
ā ļø Stress and anxiety can be caused by a number of factors, these can include:
š° Lack of a routine/disruption (to walking/feeding times)
š Boredom or frustration
š¤Æ Being overwhelmed (groups of unknown dogs)
š Strangers hands petting (adults/children)
š£ Strange noise/s
š± Separation related issues / isolation distress
š³ Hyper attachment to one person
š Previous traumatic experiences (doggy PTSD)
š¤¬ Your own mood
š A lack of dog training
š¤·š»āāļø What can I do to help my dog?
š Now you know what to look for when your dog is showing signs of stress and anxietyā¦
šš»āāļø Hire a pro dog trainer! š
š Get Expert Advice and Support.
š A certified dog trainer can help you to avoid inadvertently making your dog more stressed and anxious; by teaching your dog how to cope and behave appropriately under stress.
š° Untrained dogs suffer needless anxiety trying to understand what it is their owners want from them.
š¤ Can my dog's stress and anxiety be cured? š
šØš»āāļøIf you think your dog is stressed and is displaying signs of anxiety the First Thing To-Do is consult your Vet.
š Solution and remedies are available! š
š©āāļø Learn what supplements and approaches your vet and trainer can recommend to help your dog cope better in life.
šÆ There is hope for your dog, if you would like to know more:
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