Anxiety is the constant anticipation of fear which may or may not be real. The dog will be in a constant state of turmoil. This can be exhausting and affect the judgment over time. Unless they are terrified, your greyhound can exhibit subtle signs of anxiety. However, being undetectable they are often ignored.
Here are a few signs that a greyhound may exhibit in times of anxiety:
Licking lips (anxious dogs have a pink-stained muzzle)
Whining
Fight or flight response
Yawning
Freezing or shutting down
Hiding
Hypervigilance
“Velcro dog” behavior where the dog follows you everywhere
Tail tucked low and tight
Destructive behavior
Restlessness
Growling and biting
Lack of appetite
Chronic diarrhea
How Do You Calm an Anxious Dog?
Learn the signs of anxiety and its triggers can go a long way in helping your greyhound. But, first, remove them from circumstances that cause fear.
Use exercise as a bonding session with plenty of physical contact. Also keep talking to them. Anxiety can create excessive energy in your greyhound. Taking your dog for long walks or out for playing can tire him out.
Much like human beings, a soothing massage can help them calm down and relax. Keep one hand on him at all times while you massage with the other.
Isolate your dog in a calm and quiet place, if possible in his crate. You can also play some music with low lights and aromatherapy.
Spray “Rescue Remedy” on to soothe your dog. It’s a combination of scents that relieves stress and creates a calm environment for pets.
An anxious dog can benefit from a calming coat to a large extent. It gives a constant soothing pressure on the torso, which can help calm the dog.
Above all, your physical touch can go a long way in calming your dog when acting stressed.
Puppy Maturity Vs. Puppy Calm Behavior
When you ask at what point a certain dog breed will mature, most people will respond with the age they will physically mature into an adult dog. While this can have somewhat of an effect on their behavior, if a dogs needs arent being met, you may not see much difference in their overall demeanor. In general, a puppy reaches physical maturity around these age ranges: Related Articles
Toy and small breed dogs like Chihuahuas can be considered adults around 12 months of age.
Medium-size breeds such as Border Collie reach maturity around 12 to 18 months of age.
Large-size breeds like German Shepherd Dogs reach maturity around 15 to 24 months of age.
Giant breeds like Great Danes can take up to three years to reach “adulthood.”
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