Dealing with anxiety is tough if you’re a human, but when you’ve got four legs and a tail, it becomes somewhat trickier. Since dogs can’t tell us when they’re experiencing anxiety, we need to watch for the telltale (or tell-tail!) signs that they’re struggling emotionally.
Vet Dr Claire Stevens, author of Dr Claire’s Love Your Dog (available at bookstores and online), says anxiety is common in dogs, but spotting it isn’t always easy. In fact, you could easily mistake signs of anxiety for misbehaviour – especially if your dog is barking excessively, being aggressive, chewing, digging destructively, or going to the toilet inside. These can all be signs of anxiety, along with pacing, panting, drooling, shivering, cowering, depression and running away.
“Separation anxiety is the most common form of anxiety…
