How to handle post traumatic stress in dogs
21 May 2007
We all know that humans undergo a certain amount of stress if they have experienced a traumatic situation. This kind of stress is called post traumatic stress. Remember the war veterans who could not adjust to normal routine civilian life after spending time in the war torn Vietnam. For that matter the Katrina disaster too was a disastrous traumatic experience for humans.
Like humans, dogs also undergo a certain amount of stress when they experience traumatic situations. The Katrina disaster would have been as traumatic for them as humans.
During and after such incidents, dogs can show various behavioral changes that may take you by surprise. You may find that your dog suddenly seems to have forgotten all house training rules. He may defecate inside the house, indulge in excessive barking without any evident reason and become excessively aggressive or overly shy after a trauma.
In addition he may also pant, pace, or loose significant amounts of weight. How your pet comes out of this stress syndrome depends largely upon how you handle the situation.
If post traumatic stress in dogs is handled in a callous manner the condition can deteriorate and lead to aggressive behavior. The methods used to treat separation anxiety in dogs are not sufficient and effective in post traumatic stress.
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