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Tell me: **When did you first realize your dog was anxious? What helped them?**👇

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Sign 5: Reactivity
Highly anxious or fearful dogs have intense reactions to stressors. They might freeze, bark, lunge, or run. Whatever the response, it’s not about “bad behavior”—it’s an emotional reaction.

Sign 4: Excessive licking & chewing
Dogs self-soothe like we do, using the only tool they have (their mouth). Some lick themselves raw, others chew objects or even swallow things they shouldn’t. It releases endorphins—but when it’s constant, it’s a red flag.

Sign 3: Disobedience Isn’t Disobedience
Anxious dogs aren’t being “stubborn.” They’re too overwhelmed to focus. Fear hijacks their brain, making them prioritize survival over listening to you.

Sign 2: Appetite Loss
Fear and anxiety shuts down hunger. I see this in dogs with separation anxiety, noise phobias, or leash reactivity. If your dog skips treats or meals when stressed, it’s a sign they’re struggling.

Sign 1: Sleep Problems
Dogs normally nap a lot. Anxious dogs stay on high alert, never fully relaxing. They might lie down but stay tense, ready to jump up at any sound. It’s exhausting for them—and for you.

This is actually very rare, most dogs and cats don't barf when fearful, I have only seen a handful of cases in my career!

A people pleaser 😇 everyone loves dogs like this!

Your dog's a good catch! My last dog always tried bless him, but only caught 1%.

Thanks! I will try to post here at least weekly for now.

Allie, I'm sorry that happened to you, but the issue is you only hear from the angry ones, and quiet people like me see your helpful reply but often don't thank you.