Sentences with phrase «dog fears seem»

Dog fears seem to be on the rise.

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I've seen it too many times — a dog or cat blindly bolting for cover because this unfamiliar situation into which it has been plunged seems to be filled with nothing but danger and fear.

In terms of other dogs / strangers, she usually barks / lunges at them but it seems to be out of fear.

While some dogs seem like they were born to swim and take to it immediately, others struggle with fear of the water, panic in the water, or even find themselves in peril due to their own physiology.

Whether you're facing aggression, fear, extreme enthusiasm, problems in competition, or you just have a dog who doesn't seem to fit the mold, we've got you covered.

If your dog's barking seems related to fear or anxiety, then you may need to start with a visit to your veterinarian.

Place a particular emphasis in creating great associations with children and men since several dogs seem to be more likely to develop fear of men and children.

They sleep together, they play together... she is a VERY gentle dog and seems to calm his fears.

If panting seems to be related to fear, anxiety or stress, it's best to remove your dog from the situation as soon as you can.

It's always wise to leave the park if your pet shows signs of tiredness, stress or fear or if there are dogs present who seem threatening.

One thing that struck me with female dogs compared to males is their eyes... they seem livelier, more expressive of emotion (fear, trust, affection) that those of their male peers.

I did a lot of reading and attended some classes when my son brought home his Pit Bull, this is where I learned about the their attitudes and tendencies... about their fear factor, they are tenacious and strong but they are actually less aggresive than some of the more common breeds that nobody seems to fear, Rotties have a very powerful bite and a record of people attacks, but no one is banning them... so I would suggest you get your puppy, take him / her to classes and get him / her socilized early on, let him / her play with other dogs so they know that there is nothing to be afraid of... you'll have a wonderful time and you will become so much more wise from the experience.

What many dog owners don't realize is that when they physically punish or intimidate a dog for an undesired behavior, although in the moment it may seem like the behavior has stopped, they are actually opening the floodgates for fear and aggression.

In fact, veterinary behaviorist Dr. Lisa Radosta says that «Cats have as much fear, anxiety, and stress as dogs in the home environment (but) cat owners are less aware of FAS because a hiding cat may not seem like a stressed cat to them.»

Many dogs that seem perfectly fine at home can still have some underlying fear issues that aren't apparent until we put them in new situations.

We have seen a few cases of extreme and irrational fear in dogs that seem to be seizure - based as determined by the bout - like nature of the problem, EEG evidence in one case and positive response to anticonvulsant medication.

Food overcomes fear and makes the situation seem positive to the dog.

Antihistamines are most effective where the motion sickness seems to be caused by extreme anxiety and / or fear of travel; these drugs usually calm the dog, reduce anxiety, promote tranquility and provide mild sedation.

Limping Scratching Favoring Licking an area Unusual mouth movements Turning the head to look at an area frequently Roaming in circles Pacing Erratic movements Uncharacteristic aggression — snapping at people or other dogs Reluctance to get up or lie down Reluctance to climb stairs or climb into a car Panting for no apparent reason An odd look to the eye or face Trembling Seeming inability to curl up comfortably Becoming quieter than usual and wanting to be close Unusual tail position Unusual tension in the face and throughout the body Awkwardness / stiffness of movement Lack of appetite / refusal to eat Withdrawal and passivity, even in situations that would normally evoke fear or avoidance Choosing remote places to lie or sleep in, away from all activity

If a dog seems overly aggressive as a result of fear you should always contact a professional canine behaviorist and trainer who is experienced with fear responses to phobias.