Anxiety / Stress Management

Signs your dog may be stressed
 

There are many different signs of stress and anxiety in dogs. They can become hyperactive; the dog that zooms around acting the clown is often a stressed dog, or they may become a ‘statue’ and not want to move at all. Barking, whining, vocalising in many ways, becoming very tense in their body are all signs to be aware of. The tail can be tucked; even if it is wagging, the dog is anxious. Stress panting with or without salivating, yawning, intensely sniffing the ground, scratching or licking either themselves or fixating on licking something else i.e. the floor. Excess shedding is frequently seen as is dandruff. A dog may have dilated pupils, lots of blinking, increased reactivity to dogs or people. They may urinate or defecate inappropriately and can often get stress diarrhoea.

All of the above are signs you dog needs some help.