HOW BEST TO HELP YOUR STRESSED OUT PET

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HOW BEST TO HELP YOUR STRESSED OUT PET
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• In much the same way that we humans suffer with
  stress related issues, our furry four-legged
  friends also suffer. However, while we humans can
  verbally express how we are feeling and can take
  action to minimize our stress levels, our beloved
  pets cannot.
• Here are some tips and pointers for helping to
  reduce your pets stress levels when you spot the
  symptoms
• Tire them out!
• Perhaps the simplest and most effective tried and
  tested method for helping to minimize the level
  of stress that your canine is enduring, is
  through exercise.

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• Walk them regularly, play with them regularly and
  interact with them in a positive, active way to
  help promote their overall health, and keep them
  feeling happy and less stressed.
• Tire their brains out, too!
• Mental stimulation for your pet can be equally
  effective as a strategy for minimizing stress
  levels as physical activities, and when you
  combine the two, you get the best result. Use
  toys and treats to help motivate your dog while
  playing or walking them and keep both their
  brains and bodys healthy and active.

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• Crate training can be comforting
• While we know that our pets will need to get used
  to a crate if were travelling with them or
  transporting them any distance in a safe and
  controlled manner, crates can also provide your
  stressed pet with a safe and comforting place to
  retreat to when it all gets too much.
• Security blankets and other comforting items
• Helping your pet to feel secure when theyre
  stressed is very important, and even if you
  already use the crate method, you can still add
  other items to help comfort them. Blankets,
  towels and toys with your scent on them will
  almost certainly be of comfort to a stressed pet.

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• Soothing music
• Music is known for its soothing effects upon both
  humans and animals, so why not try leaving some
  gentle music on for your pet the next time you
  leave them alone. Separation anxiety can be
  incredibly stressful for some pets, but such a
  small action can help to alleviate their
  suffering.
• Keep calm!
• This may be easier said than done, but if you
  notice that your pet is become stressed, its
  important that you do your level best to remain
  calm, otherwise youll simply add to the stress
  that your dog is already experiencing.

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• We also shouldnt reward them when they are
  behaving in a stressed manner, since this serves
  only to show them that they can act this way
  again and get a tasty treat for their troubles.
• Be there for your pet
• Most pet owners dont need an excuse to cuddle up
  with their dog, but if your pooch is stressed,
  then lying down with them, touching them and
  holding them can go a long way to helping them
  feel safe, secure and loved.
• If these methods are still not working for you
  and your pooch, then talk to a veterinary or
  training professional, but please try not to
  resort to using sedatives as they can be harmful
  for your dog and can even be addictive for them.

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