Do you find that there is a link between the dogs anxiety and human anxiety? I can't help but wonder if much/part of a dog's anxiety is coming from the pet parent. If it is, how do you help people see their role? How do you address it?
Yes absolutely there can be. If you think of it - dogs can tell if people are about to have panic attacks and be trained to help calm their humans down. The untrained dog can still realise things are amiss, but not know what to do about it.
I am actually part way through writing my second book, which is all about managing anxiety at the human end of the lead, so as to help dogs with their own struggles. Self care for the win!
Do you find that there is a link between the dogs anxiety and human anxiety? I can't help but wonder if much/part of a dog's anxiety is coming from the pet parent. If it is, how do you help people see their role? How do you address it?
Yes absolutely there can be. If you think of it - dogs can tell if people are about to have panic attacks and be trained to help calm their humans down. The untrained dog can still realise things are amiss, but not know what to do about it.
I am actually part way through writing my second book, which is all about managing anxiety at the human end of the lead, so as to help dogs with their own struggles. Self care for the win!
That’s exactly what I’m thinking. Can’t wait to read it!