Our lovely furry friends suffer from stress and anxiety as much as we do. The most common causes of dog anxiety are separation, fear, and aging. Dog anxiety often leads to undesirable behaviors such as barking, aggressive behavior, destroying furniture, or urinating in the house.
We have compiled a list of the top 5 ways that may help your best friend calm down and live a healthier and happier life.
1. Exercise, exercise, exercise!
Yes, you got it right. I’m sure you’re aware of the health benefits of frequent exercise and training for the human body. Well, it is no different when it comes to our furry pals. There are many ways to exercise your dogs such as playing ball with them or going for a long walk, or even jogging. Make sure to talk to them and pet them during this time for enhanced learning and bonding.
The other benefit of exercising your dog is the strengthening of the bond between you and your dog. Frequent exercise produces beneficial endorphins that effectively calm your dog from their stress and anxiety.
2. Music Therapy
Surprise surprise! Who would have thought that your doggo enjoys music as much as you do? The power of music has been known to cure diseases in humans and dogs.
At the very least, relaxing music can help your dog calm down and alleviate their anxiety. Studies have shown that the heart rate of dog’s decreases when they are frequently exposed to calming music (which is a sign of less stress).
Dogs love listening to reggae, soft rock, pop, and jazz.
This is one of the easiest to implement, since it requires no hard work from the dog parents’ point of view. So, what are you waiting for? Time for Bob Marley and chill with your best friend!
3. Massage
That is correct. Try massaging your dog’s head for a minute and look at his or her expressions. Your dog will have a hard time hiding the flow of good feeling chemicals inside his or her body. Physical touch is thought to ease anxiety and aggression in dogs. Gentle massaging and petting have proven to be effective in relieving dogs from stressful situations.
4. Seek professional help
If you have tried everything else, and it seems that your dog’s anxiety hasn’t been reduced, consider seeking professional help. Consult with board-certified veterinary behaviorists or certified applied animal behaviorists to help you calm your dog.
As dog parents ourselves, we know how painful it is watching your best friend being in constant stress. Don’t give up, there are always things you can do to help your lovely doggo overcome this problem. Anxiety in dogs is very common and not something new at all.
5. Calming Beds
When your fur baby was brought into this world, the first sense of security he had came from the warm feeling of his mothers fur, gently caressing his little body.Â
And that's exactly how quality calming beds work. Designed with raised rims, deep crevices and faux fur, calming beds provide your babies with that same sense of security they felt when they were born.
Please keep in mind that the calming dog bed will not be a solution for the problem by itself. It is most effective when used in combination with frequent dog training and exercise. With the right calming bed and the other measures outlined in this guide, you can rest assured that your four-legged friend is on his way to living a better, more relaxed life.
If you would like to give the Furever Cloud Calming Bed a try, you can get it here.
**Always seek medical advice from vets if your dog is unwell. These are just tips based on our experience, based on studies, and from the advice of dog health experts. Please do not rely on this information to treat any severe health conditions your dog may have.**