{"id":514,"date":"2022-09-28T19:55:31","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T19:55:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mypetsies.com\/blog\/?p=514"},"modified":"2022-09-29T22:35:58","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T22:35:58","slug":"causes-stress-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mypetsies.com\/blog\/guest-blog\/causes-stress-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Stress in Dogs and How to Ease It"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Just like people, dogs can get stressed from time to time. There are plenty of external elements that can get our dogs stressed, however, sometimes the owners, can create that stress without even realizing it. No pet owner wants an unhappy dog. That’s why it\u2019s important to take notice and learn what causes stress in dogs in order to avoid it.<\/p>\n

Causes of stress<\/h3>\n

There are plenty of situations that can stress out a dog. One of the most common ones occurs when the dog is left alone for long periods of time. Dogs are social beings and they require company. If they spend too much time alone they can feel lonely. They also can get scared.<\/p>\n

Change of residence is another common stress trigger. Whether you\u2019re moving to another place<\/a> or simply putting the dog in a kennel, a strange new place will make the dog feel quite uneasy. Another big change for a dog is when a member of its \u2018pack\u2019 leaves or a new one shows up. A dog recognizes your family as their pack, so the death of a family member can be very stressful for a dog.<\/p>\n

Other situations that can cause stress in dogs include traveling in a car and loud sounds and music. Dog’s hearing is rather sensitive.<\/p>\n

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How to spot it<\/h3>\n

While it can sometimes be beneficial for a dog to face a stressful situation as this will teach them how to cope with new things, it\u2019s still best to avoid stress<\/a>. There are plenty of signs and symptoms which show that a dog is stressed. It\u2019s best to learn how to recognize them in order to help your dog. There are plenty of clear signs of stress such as panting, pinned ears, whining and howling, sweaty paws and even diarrhea, constipation, excessive shedding and\/or drooling, decrease in appetite and increased sleep.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s very important to learn about your dog\u2019s usual behavior. That way you notice a change in their behavior and eliminate the cause. For example, you know that dogs regulate their body temperature through panting and you know your dog always pants after running in the park; if the weather is cold and your dog hasn\u2019t been running but it\u2019s panting, it might mean that it\u2019s stressed out for some reason.<\/p>\n

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How to calm your dog<\/h3>\n

There are many ways to help prevent a dog from getting stressed. When an animal does get stressed, owners can help them calm down. The first thing to remember is to try to avoid any stressful situations and not to push the dog. So, for example, if your dog doesn\u2019t like water, you shouldn\u2019t throw them into a lake as this will be extremely stressful for them. If it\u2019s simply impossible for you to spend enough time with your dog, it\u2019s recommended that you hire someone who has experience in pet minding<\/a> to spend a couple of hours a day with your dog so it doesn\u2019t get lonely. Always make sure your dog gets plenty of exercise as physical activity will help it feel relaxed.<\/p>\n

Another important thing to have in mind is the fact that dogs can sense their owners\u2019 emotions. This means that they can easily pick up on what you\u2019re feeling and become anxious alongside you. So try to calm yourself down and automatically you\u2019ll calm down your dog as well.<\/p>\n

There are instances where your dog could be suffering from anxiety, and it\u2019s absolutely difficult to control, so they end up not getting a good amount of sleep. Such is the case with anxiety due to loud sounds, thunderstorms, and fireworks. In such a case, it may be a good idea to turn to\u00a0alternative treatment<\/a>\u00a0as prescribed by a vet.<\/p>\n

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If your dog is constantly stressed and the symptoms are becoming more frequent consult your vet. It\u2019s the owner\u2019s responsibility to make sure their pet is healthy. Make sure you’re paying attention so your dog is living a happy life.<\/p>\n

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