Dogs facing stress have two weeks of performance dog stress may trigger aggressive behavior. The dog’s response to stress can be divided into two categories: avoidance or combat. Most dogs usually choose to avoid stress and avoid conflict, but when the stress is too intense or too strong, the dog has to choose aggression as a response. In fact, most aggression is caused by the dog’s nervousness and fear. It is often expected that a dog will take on the responsibility of guarding the home, be wary of strangers, or be able to defend itself in an argument with another dog, but all of these things actually increase the dog’s stress level. In modern life, we want our dogs to enjoy a relaxed and comfortable life, relaxed and happy, and the responsibility of protecting the house and keeping the dog safe should be taken by the owner. Stress can also have a negative impact on dogs For dogs, the effects of stress are not fundamentally different from those of humans. Stress can make a dog emotionally tense. The endocrine system releases adrenaline. Instant reactions include increased blood pressure, increased heart rate and faster breathing. Chronic stress can lead to decreased immunity, decreased appetite, digestive disorders, chronic disease and a shorter life span for the dog. For dog owners, the damage is not apparent 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 a dog shows signs of stress, owners should avoid exaggerating to comfort, pet, or hug it, because such exaggerated behavior by the owner may also appear to the dog as a sign of stress. Because dogs are very capable of detecting human emotions, they may transmit negative emotions to the dog. In addition, when the dog is held by the owner, the movement is restricted, which itself can make the dog more nervous. If the dog feels uncomfortable, a better approach should be to take it away as soon as possible, but try to act relaxed and natural during the departure of the owner. Then restart the progressive adaptation training for this environment. In the training process, it is important to give the dog the freedom to choose, to let the dog out of curiosity and expectation of reward motivation, to approach those things it is not familiar with, rather than forcing it to approach. When a dog is afraid, give it room to escape. It is said that “rabbits bite when they are anxious”, and so do dogs. Therefore, the ability to observe the dog’s emotional response is an essential skill for owners. Only by recognizing the dog’s stress signals can you avoid exerting too much pressure on the dog, and you can also correctly grasp the rhythm and tempo of training during the stress training process.
