Questions tagged [anxiety]
How do I handle a dog with a history of fear or phobias after giving birth?
Category: Pregnancy
Handling a dog with a history of fear or phobias after giving birth requires a thoughtful and compassionate approach. The postpartum period is a sensitive time for any dog, and those with pre-existing fear or anxiety issues may require extra care to ensure their well-being and the safety of their pu...
How do I handle a dog with a history of car sickness during weaning?
Category: Pregnancy
Handling a dog with a history of car sickness during weaning requires a thoughtful and gradual approach to help them overcome their discomfort and build positive associations with car travel. Car sickness in dogs is often caused by motion sickness, anxiety, or a combination of both. Puppies and youn...
What are the best ways to handle a dog with a history of anxiety or stress after giving birth?
Category: Pregnancy
Handling a dog with a history of anxiety or stress after giving birth requires a thoughtful and compassionate approach. Postpartum anxiety in dogs, also known as maternal anxiety, can manifest in various ways, including restlessness, excessive panting, pacing, aggression, or even neglecting her pupp...
What are the best ways to handle a dog with a history of travel anxiety during pregnancy?
Category: Pregnancy
Handling a dog with a history of travel anxiety during pregnancy requires a thoughtful and strategic approach to ensure the safety and well-being of both the dog and the unborn puppies. Travel anxiety in dogs can manifest as panting, drooling, trembling, whining, pacing, or even destructive behavior...
What are the best ways to handle a dog with a history of separation anxiety during pregnancy?
Category: Pregnancy
Handling a dog with a history of separation anxiety during pregnancy requires a thoughtful and proactive approach to ensure the well-being of both the dog and the expectant owner. Separation anxiety in dogs is a behavioral condition where the dog becomes distressed when left alone, often exhibiting ...
What are the best ways to handle a dog with a history of anxiety or stress during pregnancy?
Category: Pregnancy
Handling a dog with a history of anxiety or stress during pregnancy requires a thoughtful and proactive approach to ensure the well-being of both the mother and her developing puppies. Pregnancy can be a physically and emotionally demanding time for dogs, and those with pre-existing anxiety or stres...
What are the best ways to handle a dog with a history of separation anxiety during weaning?
Category: Pregnancy
Handling a dog with a history of separation anxiety during weaning requires a thoughtful, gradual, and compassionate approach. Separation anxiety is a condition where a dog becomes excessively distressed when left alone, often leading to destructive behaviors, excessive barking, or even self-harm. W...
How do I handle a dog with a history of obsessive-compulsive behaviors during weaning?
Category: Pregnancy
Handling a dog with a history of obsessive-compulsive behaviors during weaning requires a careful, structured approach to minimize stress and prevent the escalation of these behaviors. Obsessive-compulsive behaviors in dogs, often referred to as canine compulsive disorder (CCD), can manifest as repe...
What are the best ways to handle a dog with a history of travel anxiety during weaning?
Category: Pregnancy
Travel anxiety in dogs can be a challenging issue, especially during the weaning process. Weaning refers to the transition period when a puppy is gradually separated from its mother and littermates and introduced to solid food. This phase can already be stressful for puppies, and if they have a hist...
How do I handle a dog with a history of difficulty adjusting after weaning?
Category: Pregnancy
Handling a dog with a history of difficulty adjusting after weaning requires a thoughtful, patient, and structured approach. Weaning is a critical developmental stage for puppies, typically occurring between 6 to 8 weeks of age, when they transition from their mother's milk to solid food. Some dogs ...