17/01/2026
A steady, trusted caregiver can help reduce stress in unfamiliar or challenging situations. This is part of what animal behaviour describes as ๐ด๐ฐ๐ค๐ช๐ข๐ญ ๐ฃ๐ถ๐ง๐ง๐ฆ๐ณ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ, used alongside low-stress handling and supportive environments.
This is Juno, in her senior years, here for her first professional grooming session.
She has always been cared for at home, and recent age- and health-related changes to her coat meant extra support was needed this time.
Having her guardian close helped her feel safer and cope better through something new ๐ฟ