Address Your Dog's Stress

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ADDRESS YOUR DOG’S STRESS

While most parents are celebrating the return to school, other household residents are suddenly facing loneliness and anxiety.

Dogs are creatures of habit and with sudden new routines, your dog may begin to “act out” with unwanted behaviors

 

WHAT DOES DOG STRESS LOOK LIKE?

It’s important to recognize the symptoms of stress and anxiety in your dog.

  • acting overly lethargic and/or sleeping more than usual

  • refusing to eat, play or engage in other normal behaviors

  • chewing, scratching, or becoming destructive

  • over-grooming

  • excessive barking, whining or panting

  • unexpected accidents in the house

5 EASY STEPS TO ADDRESS THE STRESS

  1. Add extra exercise to help your dog release any pent-up energy and/or stress before it manifests as behavioral issues

  2. Hire a dog walker or pet sitter

  3. Arrange playdates to keep your pup happy and busy

  4. Enroll in a doggy daycare or training program to help them release energy and stay happily occupies

  5. Despite the changes in household routines, keep your dogs schedule as consistent as possible when it comes to meal, play and sleep/rest times.

This article comes from Cold Nose News.




Nicole Pablico