According to Dr. Jill Sackman, a senior medical director atBluePearl Veterinary Partners» Michigan hospitals, it may be the same things that
trigger human anxieties.
Not exact matches
He guessed that the animals were unable to respond properly to chronic stress — a problem that is known to
trigger anxiety or depression in
humans.
Humans, mice, fish, and even flies exhibit
anxiety,
triggering behaviors that heighten awareness.
«It's important to realise that when dogs bite
humans, it's usually either
triggered by
anxiety or an inherent aggressive nature,» explains Dr Brian Loon from Amber Vet.
Although it is
human nature to express affection during arrivals and departures, this habit can inadvertently
trigger anxiety in dogs.
What events, sounds,
human interactions or smells
trigger anxiety or stress for Buddy the Bichon or Greta the Shepherd?
As I've mentioned in previous posts, revenge is a
human emotion and not where your dog is coming from; instead, the psychological / emotional root is likely a mix of various
anxieties triggered by the changes.
Other common stress and
anxiety triggers include moving, travel, disruptions to routine or the familiar environment (as with renovations or new furniture), unpleasant noises (maybe there's construction across the street), the loss or addition of a
human or animal family member, separation
anxiety when the house is empty for prolonged periods, and seeing cats or prey animals outside but being unable to get to them.
Veterinarians & Pet Behavior Experts don't know all the «
triggers» but most agree a mix of loud thunder, lightning, wind, barometric pressure, static electricity and low frequency rumbles
humans can't hear can combine to create «the perfect storm» which induces
anxiety in many pets.
Growing awareness of the consequences of
human - caused climate change
triggers anxiety and feelings of helplessness [136]--[137].