Reading Between the Barks: How to Recognize Stress and Anxiety in Your Dog
Would you recognize the signs if your dog was feeling overwhelmed or anxious? Many pet owners assume their dogs can’t clearly communicate when something is wrong, but that’s far from true. Dogs constantly express how they’re feeling through their actions and body language. The challenge lies in learning how to interpret those signals correctly. When you understand what to watch for, you can often spot stress early and step in before the situation escalates into something more serious or potentially dangerous. When observing your dog’s body language, context matters. Take lip licking as an example—it can mean very different things ...
