How to manage anxiety in dogs?
Yadira Muller
2025-10-06 06:59:42
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To help a dog with anxiety avoid their triggers.
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.
Socialise them early.
One of the most useful ways to reassure or appease your anxious dog is to use Adaptil.
When you’re on the go, pheromone collars or sprays are available.
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.
Tia Hickle
2025-10-06 05:04:05
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To reduce stress levels, you may seek comfort in several ways. Our dogs can become stressed too. However, our dogs do not voice their feelings, slam down the phone, or have a tantrum, so how can we tell they are stressed? The signs of anxiety in dogs are often subtle and can easily be misinterpreted unless the full context is understood. If you notice signs that your dog is stressed, first remove them from the stressor. Find a quiet place to regroup. Resist the urge to overly comfort them. You may be able to use a treat to lure them to a safer spot. For some dogs, being asked to follow some routine commands for treats provides a positive distraction. As with humans, exercise can be a great stress reducer. For healthy dogs, physical activities such as walking or playing fetch may help both you and your dog release tension. It is also important to provide your dog with a safe place in the home where they can escape stimuli that trigger a stress response.
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