Dog Training & Behavior Tips

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Is Your Dog’s Car Anxiety a Sign of Pain?

We explore how a dog’s discomfort during car rides may not just be anxiety but a sign of physical pain or discomfort. Dogs experiencing stress during car travel often undergo subtle strain from the vehicle’s movement, needing to make constant balancing adjustments that can exacerbate any underlying pain, particularly in dogs with joint or muscular issues. Common methods to ease car discomfort include using crash-tested crates for stability, adding orthopedic mats for grip, and blocking visual stimuli to reduce anxiety. Veterinary options like anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatories, or anti-nausea medication can also be helpful.

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When Dog Training Isn’t Enough - a Dynamic Dog Case Study

The case study of A, a 2.5-year-old Feist mix, illustrates how persistent behavior issues often have deeper, underlying causes. Despite extensive training, A continued to struggle with aggression, pulling on walks, and inconsistent eating. A key observation of A's unusual hind-leg skipping led to further investigation. This was when a Dynamic Dog Assessment, an approach that considers the whole dog's physical health, behavior, and environment, revealed subtle discomfort signals that changed A’s life.

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