Five ways to calm a nervous dog: exercise, calm interaction, appropriate games, petting, and professional help when needed. Practical tips for dog owners dealing with anxious pets.
Some dogs are calm, others are shy, others are playful, and there are some very nervous dogs. The problem is that nerves can be a stress and behavioral problem that can affect their health if left untreated. In this video by expert Anibal, we are going to teach you five ways to relax a very nervous dog so that you can avoid major health problems. Let's get started. First, offer them long quality walks. Many times a dog's nerves are due to having a lot of energy that they don't burn. One way to keep your dog calm is to provide them with long quality walks, always adapted to their pace and condition. Allow them to sniff trees and urine of all kinds, as this way they relax and get to know their surroundings throughout the walk. You should convey an active but relaxed attitude to your dog. Avoid overexciting them or creating anxiety of any kind. Although it is advisable to exercise them on each walk, remember that some games, such as ball games, can create anxiety in your dog. Opt for obedience exercises by introducing your dog to agility or jogging once it has finished relieving itself. In addition, to help your dog relax, it is highly recommended that you socialize it with other dogs whenever possible. 2. Watch your attitude. Your emotional state will be reflected in your dog, so you should appear calm, breathe calmly and address your dog in a soft voice whenever possible. You should also avoid punishment, especially when your dog is extremely excited. On the contrary, reward calm behavior, whether at home or outside. You can use food, but a caress or a kind word can also be very effective in calming a very nervous dog. Above is a video explaining which dog breeds are the most nervous. 3. Avoid very active games at home. When you are at home, it is best to practice calm games so that your dog understands that home is a relaxed space. We will leave activities that involve jumping and running for when we are at the park. Don't forget that the con, for example, is an excellent tool for treating anxiety in dogs at home. It is a food dispensing toy whose structure makes it difficult for the dog to eat it all at once. This way, it will stay entertained for a long time. It is also excellent for combating separation anxiety and relaxing a very nervous dog. 4. Pet it. When it is behaving well, take the opportunity to pet it for a long time. Start slowly with the head and work your way down the rest of the body. Physical contact is essential for dogs. They are sociable and affectionate creatures. Petting in addition to relaxing them strengthens your emotional bond. So don't hesitate and spend a little more time with your best friend. Discover five more tips for having a calmer dog in the video on the card. 5. Contact a professional if you have tried all these tricks and still can't relax your dog, it is time to contact a professional who will help you improve. It is important to highlight that there are several professionals we can turn to in these cases. On the one hand, there is the holistic veterinarian. This professional, apart from offering advice from a medical point of view, can recommend drugs and homeopathic products that help relax a very nervous dog. Some homeopathic remedies for nervous dogs include belladonna, linden or chamomile. On the other hand, there is the dog trainer or educator. Their main function is to achieve harmony between the dog and the person, mainly focused on obedience. If your dog, in addition to being nervous, does not follow your instructions, it would be a good idea to go to this professional. Finally, there is the ethologist, who is a qualified veterinarian who has also trained in ethology, a branch of zoology that studies animal behavior. They are probably the most suitable professional for serious cases and those in which immediate intervention is required. If you want to continue learning about other behavioral problems in dogs, do not miss the playlist that we have left for you here on the side. Tell us, is your dog very nervous or rather calm? Until next time, experts.
