Suppression of displacement behaviors through pain and dominance methods causes more anxiety, which further worsens the dog’s behavior. 1. Desensitization Exercises Desensitizing my dog to confinement and restraint. One of the best ways to help a dog deal with his anxiety issues, is by slowly des...
Most dog anxiety disorders seem to develop between the ages of 12 and 24 months and can worsen, if left untreated, as the dog matures socially. Puppies that have insufficient exposure to a variety of normal stimuli during their first four months of life are at a much higher risk of being ...
"If your dog has a very severe anxiety from noise, medication is absolutely an option. My tips really are to contact your veterinarian prior to the Fourth of July... And also, if you could try out the medication on your pet prior to the day, it's really helpful because it gives you...
–Don’t wait for them to ask for help. Help them in concrete, tangible ways without being over-bearing. If there’s a chore that needs doing, like shoveling the snow, mowing the lawn, or taking the dog for a walk, offer to do it, but don’t wait for them to ask. –Listen. ...
Stress isn't always easy to diagnose in our human counterparts, so you can imagine how difficult it can be to recognize in your dog that can't tell you they're stressed, so it's important to look for the signs of anxiety in dogs. When a dog's anxiety is overlooked, it can lead ...
For those trips alone I deal with the panic attacks (that usually occur when flying) the way I did before Bobbi — I have a prescription anti-anxiety drug I can take to help calm down, it just makes me very drowsy. I also try to close my eyes and imagine Bobbi is at my feet, al...
When dogs mature, sometimes the chewing behavior stops completely by around age two, never to be seen again. However, other dogs may have continued the behavior as a form of releasing anxiety. Some dogs in fact never stop chewing—sad but true. This author had one dog who, until the day...
So here’s the question, How do YOU play with your dog? Willie and I have several different ways to play that have become incorporated into our daily routine. After the chores are done (dogs, cats, sheep and birds fed), Willie and I play with one of his favorite toys, usually an ol...
Your adolescent puppy needs all the same things from you in order to grow into the happy, stable, friendly and well-behaved dog that he is meant to be. My Longcoat German Shepherd puppy, Dax, at 7 months Now he's no longer a baby puppy, Fido is going to sleep less and have energy...
Rape alarms, pepper sprays, and a noisy dog are all good methods of protection. Better still is to have some basic knowledge, and practice, of self-defense skills.What Do Stalkers Have in Common? Whatever category your stalker comes under, they all share some commonalities:...