Refusal of commands, toileting in the wrong places, aggression, picking up garbage, increased salivation - these can be symptoms of stress.
Short-term stress does not pose a danger to the dog’s body.
How to understand that a dog has mental problems
Continued stress leaves a negative imprint on the health and behavior of the animal.
Finnish scientists have found that behavioral problems associated with anxiety are common in most domestic dogs, regardless of breed.
To do this, they asked the owners of 13.7 thousand dogs to tell in detail about the fears and behavioral characteristics of their pets.
What does stress look like in a dog
The dog becomes aggressive, uncontrollable or lethargic, displays fear, tension and other negative emotions.
This condition negatively affects the health of the animal and worsens its quality of life.
What depression looks like in dogs
Sleep disturbances, refusal to eat, changes in behavior and the nature of the reaction to stimuli, aggressiveness or fearfulness are all signs of depression in a dog.
How does fear manifest in a dog
The fact that a dog is experiencing timidity or fear can also be indicated by urination when trying to establish contact, drooling, rapid breathing, and excessive shedding.
A timid dog, when trying to make contact, always hides its head, turns away and tries to leave.
