05/11/2023
❌ Spotting fear and anxiety in your pets ❌
All pets show different signs of fear. A dog might pant, pace, or shake in fear, while a cat may freeze, hide, or withdraw from affection. Here are a couple of examples and what you can do to help your pet:
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Dogs
Signs of stress:
Appearing restless and unsettled
Seeking reassurance when they would typically be resting
Panting and pacing
Looking for somewhere to hide
Shaking
Unable to concentrate when doing something they enjoy
❌ Spotting fear and anxiety in your pets ❌
All pets show different signs of fear. A dog might pant, pace, or shake in fear, while a cat may freeze, hide, or withdraw from affection. Here are a couple of examples and what you can do to help your pet:
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Dogs
Signs of stress:
Appearing restless and unsettled
Seeking reassurance when they would typically be resting
Panting and pacing
Looking for somewhere to hide
Shaking
Unable to concentrate when doing something they enjoy.
❌Preparing your dog for fireworks:
The weeks leading up to Fireworks Night is the best time to begin your training. If your dog is young, they may not have seen or heard fireworks before, so it’s good to introduce some training to teach them that noises aren’t scary.
Download firework sounds and play them on a low volume while your dog is doing something they enjoy, like eating dinner or playing with their toys
Vary the sound recording and providing your dog is relaxed, increase the volume over a few sessions
Remember to secure your garden and check your dog’s microchip in case they get scared and wander off somewhere
It’s also a good idea to keep your dog on the lead and make sure they are wearing a securely fitting harness if you’re going for a walk after dark. ❌