Is your dog stressed out? Look out for these 12 signs to find out so you can easily help them calm down.
Avoidance
A dog who suddenly avoids you and changes from eager to disinterested could be stressed out.
Displacement
Is your dog blinking a lot? Licking their nose in excess? Shaking themselves while dry? Chattering their teeth? It could be because of stress.
Hyperactivity
A nervous dog may pace around a lot.
Body Posture
A dog who is hanging their head and hunching over may not be “guilty”, but stressed out.
Panting
Heavy breathing can point to anxiety.
Appetite Loss
Dogs love food, so when they don’t want to eat, they may be too stressed out to do so.
Digestive Issues
Anxiety and stress can lead to tummy upsets for dogs and humans alike.
Mouthing
A dog who is grabbing things very hard, nibbling, or snapping may be experiencing stressed out mouthing behavior.
Sweaty Paws
Just like humans get clammy hands when nervous, a dog’s paws can sweat in excess due to stress.
Grooming
A dog who is excessively licking or grooming themselves could be showing an anxious tick.
Appeasement
A dog who repeatedly shows submissive signs, like exposing their belly, licking their lips, or blinking very slowly, may perceive someone or something as a threat.
Clinging
Stressed out dogs may never want to leave your side!
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