Living with a pet who suffers from anxiety can feel isolating. Suddenly, those dreams of enjoying weekend walks in the high street whilst you grab a coffee, walks with friends, and carefree groomer/vet appointment become a challenge.
becoming something you have to plan not just off the cuff.. they can become a chore too, it’s okay to admit your dream, isn’t your pets reality.
Searching for hours for how to help? Who do you listen to though?
There’s the person who says, “Use this equipment and give them a tug if they react, they’ll learn not to”
“take them to a day care” “pack walking even” ….
you may think, it makes sense exposing them to what they are fearful right? None of this is helpful or supportive of your pet’s emotional needs, their fear, or teaching them safety.
Let me explain why
If someone put you with your biggest fear, in a room, and you had no escape, How would you feel?
Would you like that thing/situation any better? Highly unlikely.
You may become incredibly stressed, you may lash out or shut down
This is the same principle that applies with our animals.
Supporting them with their anxiety shouldn’t cause them stress. It doesn’t have to be stressful for you too, It also doesn’t mean your dreams can’t become a reality.
Supporting pet anxiety should be done with patience, kindness, and understanding. Getting professional support make the real difference.
Hoof & Paws offers a wide range of training & behaviour services, carried out by approved and vetted ethical trainers, who have a understanding and the education to support you with your pet with anxiety.
With lots of options to choose from, we will guide you in making the right, informed choice for your pet. Ensuring they experiance emotional safety, understanding and love during any training.experiencean
We offer on going support between every training session, no matter the route we choose to ensure your not alone in this journey.
We offer solo and Classes that have been set up to support our dogs with big emotions. Offering them safe steps to gaining confidence.
Our classes allow all to connect with each other and us, through a Whatsapp Community groups for both our scent scout (scent detection) and Leash & Learn.
if you’d to discuss options best suited for you and your dog get in touch: Contact – Hoof & Paws
This blog is part of a blog circle with Charlotte Faith and we are linked to Derek’s blog – https://www.finchleydogwalker.co.uk/walk-anxious-dog.html
