01/03/2026
1: Theyâre reactive to things they normally handle fine. One day theyâre okay, the next day they lose it.
2: They canât settle. Constantly pacing, panting, or looking around even when nothing is happening.
3: Theyâre sleeping less. Anxious dogs donât sleep well. They startle easily and canât fully relax.
4: Theyâre avoiding things they used to enjoy. Walks, playtime, even food.
5: Theyâre hyper-vigilant. Scanning the environment constantly, ears up, body tense.
When Mufasaâs bucket was full, he destroyed my house. When Apolloâs bucket is full, he barks at everything. When Atlasâs bucket is full, he canât lay down.
The solution isnât more training. Itâs emptying the bucket.
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