Welcome to another exciting episode of Badass Puppy Owner! Today, we will be learning about recognizing and managing stress in your dog or puppy. Building a trusting and respectful relationship with your dog is essential to their happiness while also helping them cope better with the world around them. The signs that your dog is stressed are not always clear unless you know what to look for, leading owners to think everything is fine. In today’s episode, you’ll learn about the signs of stress in your dog, how stress signals can differ between dogs, and why it is important to identify stress early on, as well as some examples of activities that cause stress and how to reduce stress in your puppy or dog. We also learn about the common mistakes people make when managing stress in their dogs and Jeanette shares a personal story about managing stress in one of her puppies. Tune in to hear how you can empower your puppy and become a badass puppy owner with expert, Jeanette Forrey!
Key Points from This Episode:
- Jeanette gives a rundown of the signs that your puppy is stressed.
- What to do once you notice stress signals in your dog or puppy.
- Stress signals can differ from dog to dog: make sure you learn your dog’s signals.
- The stress signal that dog owners miss the most: avoidance.
- How puppies and dogs can show more than one stress signal at the same time.
- Why it is important to identify a stress signal early to prevent the development of fear.
- How it can escalate quickly if the dog is extremely stressed.
- The significance of rewriting a negative experience into a positive experience.
- Common mistakes that people make when letting their children play with a puppy.
- Reasons why children are stressful for puppies.
- Examples of the different kinds of stresses that a dog or puppy will experience.
- The role that handling plays in causing and/or managing stress.
- What not to do when trying to reduce stress with puppies.
- Catering for your puppy’s personality when creating trust and respect.
- Outline of the different stresses that a puppy experiences on going-home day.
- Ways which your emotions can place pressure and stress on a dog or puppy.
- How essential rest and sleep are for managing stress in your dog or puppy.
- The importance of balanced amounts of exposure to new situations and experiences.
- Do not make your pet’s sole purpose to emotionally support you: cater to their needs as well.
- Jeanette shares a personal story that helped her manage stress with one of her dogs.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Jeanette Forrey
Jeanette on Facebook
4E Kennels
4E Kennels on Facebook
4E Kennels on Instagram
4E Kennels on Twitter
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Jeanette Forrey
4E Kennels
4E Kennels on Facebook
4E Kennels on Instagram