Sep 5, 2025
Recognizing When Your Dog’s Stress Has Become Harmful
It’s normal, and even healthy, for dogs to react to unexpected stimuli: flinching at loud noises, being cautious around strangers, or wariness of unfamiliar devices like walkers. These responses can indicate alertness rather than distress. But when stress becomes maladaptive, that is, chronic, prolonged, or disproportionate, it can harm both your dog’s physical and emotional […]