Effectively using CBD for your pet relies on recognizing when your dog requires additional support. Staying proactive against tension means understanding common signs of dog anxiety, including subtle shifts in body language or anxious symptoms. By understanding these indicators of stress, you can better calm a stressed dog and alleviate strain before it escalates.
Changes in Behavior
You know your dog best and changes in their behavior are probably the first things you will notice if they are stressed. Some of the signals below are good indicators of a change in behavior due to tension, but if your dog is acting differently in general make sure to note it!
Pacing: Just as humans often pace when they are nervous, dogs may also excessively pace if they are feeling tension.
Hiding or Escaping: Hiding behind their owners or furniture or escaping through digging or evading their owners.
Reactivity: Reacting (or overreacting) to stimuli that they normally wouldn’t.
Body Language Signals
Your dog communicates with you and others through body language. Knowing what to look for will help you know if your dog is stressed! Review the images below to get a better idea of what to look for in a dog that may be frazzled.
Stress in the Body
If you see your pup exhibiting any of the following in excess, it may be sign of distress. Some of the following however are normal behaviors as well, so we're looking for changes, increases, or emerging behaviors among those in the following list:
Shedding
Whining
Barking
Drooling
Yawing
Licking
Urinating
Panting
Shaking/Quivering
Looking out for these signs will let you help your pup as effectively and quickly as possible! To add CBD to your care plan visit our CBD products page.
