Dogs react to stress for two weeks

Stress in dogs may trigger aggressive behavior. Dogs' reactions to stress can basically be divided into two categories:
Avoid or fight. Usually most dogs will choose to avoid stress and conflict, but when the pressure is too pressing or the intensity is too high, , the dog has to choose aggressive behavior in response.
In fact, most aggressive behavior is caused by the dog’s nervousness and fear. People often hope that dogs will take on the responsibility of looking after the home, keep them wary of strangers, and have the courage to defend themselves when they have disputes with other dogs. However, these actually increase the dog's stress. In modern life, we hope that dogs can enjoy a relaxed and comfortable life, and be in a relaxed and happy mood. The responsibility of protecting the house and keeping the dog safe should be borne by the owner.

Stress can also have negative effects on dogs

For dogs, the effects of stress are not fundamentally different from those for humans. Stress can make dogs emotionally stressed. The endocrine system releases adrenaline. Instantaneous reactions include increased blood pressure, increased heartbeat, and increased breathing. Chronic stress can lead to reduced immunity, decreased appetite, digestive disorders, chronic disease and a shortened dog's lifespan. For dog owners, the damage isn't obvious on the surface, but in the long run it has a real impact on the dog's quality of life.

How to relieve dog stress

When the dog shows signs of stress, the owner should avoid exaggerated comfort, petting, and hugging it, because this kind of exaggerated behavior by the owner may be seen by the dog. It's also a sign of nervousness. Because dogs have a strong ability to detect human emotions, negative emotions may be transmitted to dogs. In addition, when a dog is held by its owner and its movement is restricted, it will also make the dog more nervous.

If the dog feels uncomfortable, the better approach is to take it away as soon as possible, but the owner should try to be relaxed and natural during the departure process. Then restart the gradual adaptation training to this environment. During the training process, it is very important to give the dog space to choose freely. Let the dog take the initiative to approach things that it is not familiar with out of curiosity and expectation of rewards, rather than forcing it to approach. When a dog becomes afraid, you need to leave room for it to escape. It is said that "rabbits bite when they are anxious." The same goes for dogs. If they cannot escape, the only reaction left is to attack.

Therefore, the ability to observe a dog's emotional reactions is an essential skill for owners. Only by recognizing the dog's stress signals can we avoid putting too much pressure on the dog, and we can also correctly grasp the pace and pace of training during stress training.