With summer in full swing, it’s probably a good time to talk about dog anxiety. Dogs can experience anxiety in many similar ways to humans, and summer is full of many changes and situations that could trigger anxiety for your dog.
Most dogs will experience anxiety at some point throughout their life. However, the anxiety is usually only temporary with proper care and attention. Part of that proper care is understanding what can cause anxiety for dogs.
Each dog is different. Depending on the breed, age, experiences, and many other factors, dogs will respond to stimuli differently. Recognizing what stimuli and situations can trigger anxiety is the first step in helping your anxious dog live a happier life and prevent normal anxiety from developing into a chronic anxiety disorder.
These are four of the most common causes of dog anxiety.
New or strange environments
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