Most dogs will experience stress or anxiety at some point, just like us. Stress occurs on a spectrum from mild through to moderate and extreme. It can impact both health and behavior—especially if the stress becomes chronic—and it can have a negative effect on a dog’s quality of life. But knowing the signs that indicate a dog is stressed, identifying stress triggers, and understanding how to help relieve the stress can help reduce its impact on your dog. In this article, we’ll take a look at the signs a dog is a stressed, common causes of canine stress, and what you can do to help relieve it.

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