How can I help my dog with anxiety?

The best way to help your dog with anxiety is to identify the signs and triggers for their anxiety and to remove them from these situations. Reassure your dog and never punish them for their reactions. Seek advice from your local Greencross Vets team, veterinary behaviourists and certified behaviour trainers who use positive training methods, and avoid your dog’s triggers until their anxiety has been managed. One of the most useful ways to reassure or appease your anxious dog is to use Adaptil. Adaptil is a synthetic copy of the natural pheromone that a puppy’s mother releases during nursing. Some wet and dry dog foods are especially formulated to help relieve anxiety. If you suspect your canine companion may be suffering from anxiety, always seek the advice of your vet. Especially when the symptoms rapidly appear over a short period of time, they could possibly relate to medical problems or pain that causes an increase in irritability. Avoid their triggers

To help your dog with anxiety, you can try several proven methods. Exercise is a great way to ease your dog's mind, especially if they have separation anxiety. Providing plenty of physical contact and talking to your dog during exercise is also beneficial. Physical contact, such as picking them up, cuddling, or giving them a good long petting session, can be soothing to an anxious dog. Massage therapy can also alleviate tension and calm your dog. Music therapy has been proven to be beneficial for dogs, and you can try playing classical music or harp music to calm them. Giving your dog time-out in a safe and quiet space can help calm their frayed nerves. Alternative therapies, such as supplements, diffusers, and pheromones, can also be used to help calm your dog, but be sure to do proper research and consult with your veterinarian. You can try using dog treats that contain helpful supplements, such as melatonin, thiamin, chamomile, L-Theanine, or L-tryptophan, to help with anxiety. The Adaptil diffuser releases "dog-appeasing" pheromones, which can help allay fears and calm your dog.