11/27/2024
Let's talk anxiety and your pets!
This beautiful lady is Juni, she's here for the holidays and she clearly started out very anxious and in a heightened state of mind. Making sure to give the proper space and time to decompress is absolutely crucial. They almost always come down from their heightened state of mind.
She settled within a few minutes and curled up on her home blanket. A few treats tossed over to her every now and again, and just respect and space, she's starting to relax completely. Dogs, like people, need time to decompress. Had I rushed, tried to make her do things or go places, would have absolutely caused a negative impact and even a possible reaction.
Behavior is communication. Juni is the sweetest girl, communicates her needs extremely well, and all we had to do was just listen. She was right as rain to come out with me for a sniff stroll and treat find in the back yard. Made it all a positive experience for her. Now she gets excited to go out back.