Signs Of Stressed Dogs: Recognize Some Of The Characteristics
Signs of Stressed Dogs (Freepic)

YOGYAKARTA - Stress is a word commonly used to describe feelings of tension or stress. The causes of stress are various. Maybe you are stressed because of work, nervous when meeting new people, or anxious when your daily routine is disturbed.

In order to reduce stress levels, you may seek comfort in several ways. Maybe you find entertainment accompanied by trusted friends. Maybe you relieve stress when busy with routine tasks such as cleaning the house. Or maybe you put your energy out with physical exercise.

Our dogs can also be stressed. Because we know how we feel about stress, we certainly want to help relieve our pet stress as well. However, our dogs don't voice their feelings, slammed their phones, or went berserk, so how can we know that they are stressed? Signs of anxiety in dogs are often not obvious. In fact, some stress-related behavior mimics normal behavior

Vocalization is a normal self-expression in dogs but it can be increased when they are stressed. Afraid or tense dogs may nag or immediate to get your attention, or to calm down.

Yawning, salivating, andharming. Dogs evaporate when tired or bored, they also evaporate when stressed. Yawning due to stress longer and intense than yawning in sleepiness. Dogs may also chill and arriving excessively when nervous.

Changes to the eyes and ears. Stressed dogs, like those who are stressed, may experience pupil broadening and prompt flickering. They may open their eyes very wide and show more (white) sclera than usual, making them seem shocked. The ears that are usually relaxed or alert are pasted behind their heads.

Changes in body posture. Dogs usually bear an even burden on all four legs. If a healthy dog without any orthopedic problems moves his weight to his back leg or curls up, he may show stress. When scared, dogs may also fold their tails or become stiff.

Spices. Show a dog who gets nervous in the arena of performances often covers his coat'. Dogs also put a lot of dirt out while in the veterinary clinic. Although less visible in the outside environment, such as visiting a new dog park, hair loss increases when dogs feel anxious.

Avoidance or displacement behavior. When faced with unwanted situations, dogs may 'run away' by focusing on other things. They may sniff through the ground,vert their genitals, or just turn away. Ignoring someone may be disrespectful, but of course it's better than being aggressive. If dogs You avoid interaction with dogs or other people, don't force the problem. Respect the choice.

Hiding or escaping behavior. As an extension of avoidance, some tense dogs are really moving behind their owners to hide. They might even encourage their owners to push them to move. As a way to escape, they may commit distraction activities such as digging or circling or slipping behind parked trees or cars.

Careless. Hot dog when it's hot, excited, or stressed. If your dog is breathless even though he hasn't exercised, maybe he's stressed.

Changes in body function. Like humans, nervous dogs can feel the sudden desire to go to the bathroom. When the dog You urinate as soon as he meets his new dog friend, he may mark his territory and react to the pressure at the same time. The refusal to eat and loss of intestinal function is also a stress indicator.

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