Signs of Stress in Dogs
11 May 2007
Humans tend to believe that the type of life they are providing to their dog is as good, if not better than what the dog would choose for himself. The fact however is far from this perception.
* You are in fact forcing an animal that is accustomed to live in groups to live with humans in a confined environment.
* You are actually forcing him to do what he is not habituated to and he has to learn human ways and abide by human rules.
* You are suppressing his natural instincts by training him to obey orders.
Just as humans feel stress in situations that are uncomfortable for them, domesticated dogs are exposed to stressful situations all the time. The irony is that much as you might want to relieve stress in your pet, dogs cannot communicate using human language.
They can only use body language to convey their displeasure and stress. And if you are a conscientious owner, you will make sure that you try and decode his language by interpreting it in the right manner.
Some of the signs of stress that your dog may exhibit are given below. However it must be noted that these signs need to be exhibited repeatedly for them to be considered as stress signals.
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