Do you get stress easily and do you handle stress well? Some people will eat a lot or buy a lot (retail therapy) to make them forget about the stress. Usually I will jog or go yoga to get myself de-stress; at least it’s much healthier. Dog do have stress too. Definitely; it’s not due to work, money or credit card bills. They are stress when they are in a new environment, loss of someone close, feeling insecurity, etc. With the stress, they can behave differently. Refuse to eat, poo and pee anywhere in the house, getting defensive or keep shivering. How can they de-stress?
Keep them as much company when they feel lonely or in a new environment. My friend’s pooch refused to eat for a couple of days when his partner passed away. It’s sad to see them in pain too. Try to take leave to keep them company. This should help them to get away from the grief. Our doggy friend also tend to get stress when they are groom; just like little kid. They will get defensive and favor in protecting themselves when the groomer go near them. They may also pee and poo when they feel scared. Lollipop will not help to calm them down. Apparently, the groomer just need more time to make them feel comfortable. By playing and talking to them will make them at ease too.
When you start observing your dog behavior differently, try to talk to them more often. Make them feel you care and love them. I used to have consulting section with GIGO when she doesn’t behavior well or she get jealous when I came home with other dogs’ smell. Spend more time with them when you still chance.
