Stress

“It’s not stress that kills us; it is our reaction to it.” – Hans Selye

What:

Stress is the bodys natural response to pressures or threats in the environment. Stress can be extremely usefull when it makes the animal work to overcome problems, challenges and motivate them.

These great infographics from the VBT can help recognise signs of stress in our dogs.

Different tools to monitor and manage stress

Fear-free pets five levels of FAS (fear anxiety & Stress) Fear, free, happy Homes have developed a five 5-level scale and a traffic light analogy to help identify how the animal feels.

Overcoming Stress

Everyone manages stress in their own unique way, and dogs are no different.

More resource links Homesiters, Covetrus Great Pet Care,