Table of contentsWhy is my dog suddenly distant? 13 weird reasons#1: They’re jealous#2: They’re in the ‘teenage’ phase#3: They’re scared of you#4: They’re anxious#5: They’re adjusting to a new environment#6: They’re low-spirited#7: They’re not young anymore#8: They have ‘canine dementia’#9: They’re hiding pain#10: They’re unwell#11: They mirror your stress#12: They bonded more with someone#13: They …
Dog Behavior
Table of contents13 signs your dog is jealous of the baby + how to stop it#1: Being pushy#2: Sticking to you like glue#3: Ignoring you#4: Leaving the room#5: Automatic trick machine#6: Excessive barking#7: Acting aggressively#8: Misbehaving#9: Having accidents in the house#10: Destructive behaviors#11: Overgrooming#12: Changes in appetite#13: Depression Some of our furry friends get along …
Table of contentsWhat are dog calming signals?Why do dogs use calming signals?The importance of recognizing calming signals in dogs27 dog calming signals#1: Lip licking#2: Lip smacking#3: Tongue flicking#4: Head turning#5: Full-body turn#6: Avoiding gaze#7: ‘Whale eye’#8: Freezing#9: Shaking off#10: Yawning#11: Sniffing#12: Sudden scratching#13: Panting at rest#14: ‘Play bow’#15: Tail-wagging#16: Paw raise#17: Splitting up#18: Licking#19: Walking …
Table of contents19 dog panic attack signs#1: Fast heart rate#2: Rapid breathing#3: Trembling or shaking#4: Sudden panting#5: Excessive drooling#6: Pacing#7: Digging or scratching#8: Frantically seeking your attention#9: Hysterically trying to hide#10: Gastrointestinal (GI) upset#11: Vomiting#12: Diarrhea#13: Peeing or pooping indoors#14: Vocalizing#15: Trying to escape#16: Frightened body language#17: Loss of appetite#18: Extreme and sudden aggression#19: Self-harmHow …
Table of contents11 types of anxiety in dogs#1: Fear-related anxiety#2: Car anxiety#3: Anxiety in specific places#4: Separation anxiety#5: Pain-induced anxiety#6: Age-related anxiety#7: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) #8: Anxiety due to neglect and abandonment#9: Illness-related anxiety#10: Generalized anxiety#11: Excessive stimulus anxiety (phobia)5 tips to manage anxiety in dogs#1: Desensitization and counterconditioning#2: Massage them#3: Anxiety medications Anxiety is …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog try to bite the vet? 7 causes#1: Due to anxiety #2: A traumatic experience #3: Stress#4: Sensory overload #5: Dogs can sense your mood#6: Lack of socialization#7: Fido hates shots and pillsMy dog tries to bite the vet: 3 solutions#1: Know the warning signs#2: Relieve Fido’s stress or anxiety#3: Socialize your dog BONUS: …
Table of contentsWhy do dogs hate the vet? 9 reasons#1: Dogs can smell illness#2: Canines can smell death#3: Unpleasant car ride#4: Bad associations#5: Your dog doesn’t like their crate#6: A traumatic experience#7: They hate the medicine#8: It’s noisy at the vet’s #9: Lack of socialization#BONUS: They prefer staying by your side What to do when your dog …
Table of contentsWhy do dogs get overly excited? 9 reasons#1: They have ‘runner’s high’#2: They’re under ‘eustress’#3: They have separation problems#4: They spend too much time alone#5: They don’t get enough workouts#6: They lack brain exercises#7: They lack obedience training#8: ‘Trigger stacking’#9: They have hyperkinesisWhat should I do when my dog gets too excited? Puppies …
Table of contentsHow to calm a dog down? 101 proven ways#1: Soothing voice#2: ‘Safe haven’#3: Dog cave bed#4: Gentle strokes.#5: Back massage#6: Ear rubs#7: Forehead scratches#8: Face massage#9: Thigh and glute rubs#10: Chest massage#11: Effleurage#12: Full-body massage#13: Canine acupressure#14: TTouch therapy#15: ThunderShirt#16: DIY thunder shirt#17: DIY anxiety wrap#18: Chew toys#19: Licking mats#20: Interactive dog puzzles#21: …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog get too excited when I come home?My dog gets too excited when I come home: 7 tips#1: Ignore them#2: Keep yourself calm as well#3: Encourage calm behavior in your dog#4: Socialize and exercise them#5: Provide energy outlets for your dog#6: Make every day predictable#7: Train using fake exits The …