Friday 3 November 2017

How do I know my dog is suffering from Anxiety?

Dog Anxiety ? Most people think their dogs are just mis-behaving or need more training. In fact they may just be anxious. Recognizing your furry friend's reactions as anxiety will help with managing daily issues. What are the signs:

1. Insistently giving paw;  the reaction is usually met with "awww how sweet" and the dog knows it's a disarming gesture. 

2.  Roll over with or without peeing,  the latter is not so cute but most people think this is a "rub my belly" gesture but it's really a fear based submissive behaviour

3. Pacing and repetitive action

4. Excessive barking

Zoe watching dad leave for work!!

5. Lack of Confidence in new situations or people 

6. Dog reaction-aggression 

7. Excessive chewing or licking of paws

8 Destructive chewing

9. Jumping up 

10. Insistent attention seeking pushy and in your space 

These are just some of the more subtle signs that may not be associated with Dog Anxiety. 

Many options for non-invasive and natural remedies exist from Aromatherapies - Anti-Anxiety compression shirts, training, natural homoeopathic remedies, training and animal behaviourist  

Join a Dog Anxiety group and learn what other dog owners are doing. 

www.facebook.com/Dog Anxiety