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BALANCE

Stress and anxiety

Just like people, pets suffer from stress and anxiety. The most common cause of anxiety in dogs is what the dog has or has not been exposed to in puppyhood. . It is up to us to teach our dogs what is a threat and what is a normal event.

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Anxiety triggers are sometimes avoidable, but certain stressful situations are not, such as being alone or travelling by car or plane. When left alone – even for a short period of time – some dogs can develop the most common form of dog anxiety, separation anxiety Fear is a natural response of all intelligent animals, and dogs are no exception. A phobia is an extreme fear of something very specific. For example, some dogs are terrified during thunderstorms or during fireworks at New Year’s Eve. Certain breeds of dog are more likely to experience fear than others. These breeds also suffer from more intense anxiety: Australian shepherd, Bichon frise, Border collie, Cocker spaniel, German shepherd, Greyhound, Standard and Miniature Poodle, and Vizsla. Not surprisingly, these breeds tend to exhibit a stronger attachment to their owners than other breeds. But it’s worth bearing in mind that every dog breed – no matter how aloof it appears on the surface – is subject to dog anxiety. All dogs, regardless of pedigree, will establish an emotional connection with their owners. Optimal nutrition is extremely important for the health of dogs, including the emotional wellbeing of your dog. However, it is important to couple your dog’s healthy diet with regular exercise. Not only does exercise stimulate serotonin production in the brain, but it also helps get rid of pent-up energy that can fuel your dog’s fears.

Compulsive behaviour

Everyone has laughed about a dog chasing its own tail. It can look very comical when a puppy finds out that he has an appendage that follows him everywhere.

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However, these funny behaviours can be at the root of compulsive behaviour. It is very important to recognise the symptoms in time and to prevent this disorder from developing further People with compulsive behaviour suffer from compulsive thoughts (obsessions) and often perform all kinds of compulsive actions (compulsions) in the process. These actions or rituals are a way of reducing the fear arising from the compulsive thoughts. We now know that the disorder occurs in many animal species. The following compulsive behaviours, among others, have been observed in dogs: tail chasing, circling, biting of – sometimes imaginary – flies, chasing of shadows or light, biting or licking of paws, constant barking, self-directed aggression and sucking on a blanket or other object. The behaviour is generally only considered compulsive if it is exhibited outside of the normal context and if it is excessive, prolonged and repetitive in nature. The dog often appears to have no control over it and does not respond to attempts by the owner to make it stop. It seems that certain genetic defects influence the predisposition for compulsive behaviour. In other words, the blueprint for the disorder may already be present at birth. However, whether it actually develops depends on an interplay between genes and environment. In particular, chronic stress seems to significantly increase the likelihood of compulsive behaviour. Our Cannadog dog food is not only good for physical health but also helps to improve mental health, which is just as important.

Depression

Symptoms of depression in dogs are very similar to those in humans. Dogs become withdrawn. They become inactive. Their eating and sleeping habits often change. They don’t participate in the things they once enjoyed. But vets warn that these symptoms can also mean that a dog has a medical problem, so the first action should always be a full check-up by a vet. A pet that spins around and doesn’t want to go for a walk may be in pain.

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Major changes in a dog’s life can lead to periods of depression. These include moving to a new home, a new spouse or baby in the household or the adding of another pet. Even a change in the dog’s schedule, for example a homeowner taking on a job, can cause a dog to become depressed.

Fortunately, most dogs are back to their happy self within a few days to a few months of a major change. In addition, you can help your four-legged friend by continuing to involve them in your daily (changed) routine, providing plenty of exercise and doing more of the things they like to do. For example, if your dog loves car rides, take them on small trips more often.

Also, be careful not to encourage negative behaviour by giving a depressed dog attention and treats while he is moping The dog will think you are rewarding him for that behaviour.

If nothing else works, medication can help dogs overcome their depression. Medications for depressed dogs are the same as those for depressed people – Paxil, Prozac and Zoloft. However, our advice is to look for a more natural alternative first. Hempseed oil can support your four-legged friend’s mental problems.

Aggresive behaviour

Verstijven, met een harde, doordringende blik aanstaren, besluipen, opjagen, bestormen, grommen, de lippen optrekken, snauwen, snappen (in de lucht happen), blaffen, bijten. Het zijn allemaal gedragingen die vallen onder agressie.

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Aggression can be seen as a form of communication that is aimed at a certain stimulus, also called a trigger. . With aggression, a dog can keep triggers at bay, deter, intimidate, threaten or attack.

Aggression is in the vast majority of cases a behavioural expression that is activated by a survival mechanism (emotional reaction) within the dog’s brain. The purpose of aggression is to contribute to the survival and wellbeing of the dog (in other words, it is always self-serving).

Dogs never behave aggressively ‘out of the blue’, there is always an underlying cause.

Dogs are by nature very conflict-avoiding animals. This increases their chance of survival, because in violent fights (highly escalated aggression) they could seriously injure themselves. Dogs therefore benefit from preventing escalation of aggression where possible. Well-socialised dogs therefore usually show various signals before they start attacking or biting. It often starts with signals of discomfort (also called stress signals or ‘calming’ signals). Then the signals become more severe in posture (stiffening) and loud (growling, barking). If these signals are ignored, or if important signals have been suppressed due to previous learning experiences, a dog may turn to biting.

It is important to realise that excitement and stress can reinforce aggressive behaviour. The higher the level of excitement or stress, the lower the threshold for escalating aggression. Excitement and stress release substances in the body that can accumulate (it can take a while for stress hormones to be broken down by the body). So do not underestimate the consequences of excitement and stress on the threshold for aggression in dogs. Stress reduction is therefore often an important part of the treatment plan when aggression is present.

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