Can dog anxiety be fixed?
Rocky Haag
2025-10-06 07:34:43
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There are some dogs that have unmanageable anxiety despite the excellent environment.
These dogs may need help from a veterinary behaviorist.
Dogs exhibiting frequent anxious behavior should see their veterinarian as soon as possible.
Pain, itching, illness, discomfort can all lower a dog’s threshold for anxiety and should be ruled out.
If there are no medical problems that can be identified, the veterinarian may offer anti anxiety medications, and/or a referral to a veterinary behaviorist.
Calming a dog exhibiting anxiety depends on the situation.
If a dog has separation anxiety for example, they will need to do a program of behavior modification and may need some anti anxiety medication.
Almost all anxious dogs benefit from positive reinforcement training and increased predictability and consistency in their routine and in interactions.
Providing comfort will reinforce the dog’s tendency to see the comforting owner to help manage their fears, such as going to a safe space in a storm.
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