[header] How to reduce anxiety in dogs [title] Avoid reinforcing your dog's anxiety. [step] It's natural to want to comfort your dog, stroke his head, and speak soothingly to him. You may even be worried if you're both dealing with a stressful event, like an operation at the vet's.
[header] How to reduce anxiety in dogs [title] Avoid reinforcing your dog's anxiety. [step] It's natural to want to comfort your dog, stroke his head, and speak soothingly to him. You may even be worried if you're both dealing with a stressful event, like an operation at the vet's.
Remember to treat this puppy right, and in the coming weeks, you can ease his stress with some of these techniques : [substeps] Walk your dog to the vet for regular veterinary exams every so often to check on his health. Avoid places your dog usually associate with feeling anxiety. However, just being present during an event offers a feeling of safety for your dog, and also enables him to feel less anxiety. [substeps] Your dog can learn to recognize you more in human interactions, if you make it a habit. However, even needing to spend a few minutes every day protecting your dog during an operation can be reinforcing anxiety. Try training your dog to redirect his response to what is about to happen. Unfortunately, your dog can pick up on your anxiety, making him feel like the situation is out of control, amplifying his anxiety. [substeps] Don't give your dog treats or respond with hugging or petting.