10 Human Behaviours That Stress Dogs Out

This is an interesting article:
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2015/10/12/stress-triggers-for-dogs.aspx?i_cid=stresstriggersdogs-rb-pets-2

Stress triggers:

Punish him for behaving like a dog.

Tell her “no” over and over.

Give her a variety of verbal commands for a single behavior.

Tell him “it’s okay.” – Many dog guardians tend to say this phrase to their pet when something decidedly not okay is about to happen. For example, you’re driving your dog to the groomer, which is a place he’s not fond of. You’ve driven him there often enough that as always, he starts to whine when the grooming shop comes into view.

And as always, you say, “it’s okay” in an effort to comfort him. The second you utter those words he knows without a doubt where he’s going, and his stress level shoots through the roof.

“It’s okay” becomes a verbal cue to panic. Instead, help your dog learn to relax and cope with anxiety-producing situations.

Pull his leash.

Hold him while you hug or kiss him.

Stare at her.

Point or shake your finger at her.

Tell him to “get down” when he jumps up.

Wake her up. – Who wouldn’t be?

Source: https://myanimalcare.org/2016/03/15/10-human-behaviours-that..

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