Stressed Dog? How Trigger Stacking Might Be Putting Your Dog Over Threshold

[@DogsThat]

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[@SSS-sd1cf]

Hi, Susan, you don't know me but I secretly call you my trainer when others ask, "hey, I see that your dog is so well trained. Do you know a dog trainer for me?'' I love the idea that I can be still a nice person when I learn my dog stuff. I don't have to be mean or yell/talk loud at all. And sometimes I can't believe I could have this amazing relationship that I've always dreamed of with my dog. I guess I am the lucky one. All the thanks to you and your team!❤

[@DogsThat]

That's awesome, thank you for such a wonderful note @SSS-sd1cf 💚

[@robertapreston4200]

Omg.... you are speaking like the dogs have rights..... Thank you❤️💯❤️

[@robertapreston4200]

Why have I been searching the Inet for 4 years+ and just today found you and your training??? You are awesome! 😊 thx

[@sailinglatis]

I foster and I find the environment adds to the stresses. Especially winds and new places. I’ve learned to keep the play and walk areas small. Just like a new dog in a house. Great video.

[@Lilithliin]

I came here from Episode 217 and wow I have no idea how I missed this video it is so amazing and helpful thank you for making it and for referencing it, many gold stars.

[@azogal53]

Very important for us. My dog has Addison's disease and I give prednisone daily to compensate for her adrenals which no longer work. Good ideas which I can work in to help her cope better. Thank you! 🍪🍪 🍪🍪 🍪

[@m4rtin419]

This is one of the most helpful videos I have seen. I have actually used some of the approaches you mentioned - using positive trained cues to destress - because I felt that they helped my dog. A trainer told me I shouldn’t, because commands would put additional pressure on the dog, but I felt that they gave my dog (a Border collie) the structure she needs when stressed. This video helps put that into context, and it also makes me more aware to watch stress triggers, which is possibly one of the biggest „quick wins“

[@DogsThat]

Awesome observations and training, you got this! 🐾

[@goymedhundDogtrainingBehavior]

I just wonder about what you mentioned about the cortisol. We learned at the behavior education that the adrenalin takes a couple hours to get rid of but it may take 72 hours to get rid of the cortisol 100%. That is why dogs that are stressing all the time never gets "down" and needs extra magnesium, tryptophane and vitamin B ( they burn a LOT of vit B during stress and a B complex can help A LOT ) Anders Hallgren has written a lot about this. They did a study with veterinerians and a big group of dogs. Very interesting.

[@RebeccaAnnFord]

Wow. I need to watch this again. And again. It’s my biggest challenge and I accidentally cause the stacking myself if I go too fast. 😞

[@AnnainAwe]

Thanks a million for addressing this subject ❣️ I KNEW it would be a fabulous podcast. I knew I would personally benefit from it and I was looking forward to having one from you, on this subject, that I could share far and wide. You're the best Susan 🤗

[@devp2008]

Susan and team thanks a lot for the wonderful explanation on stress in dogs. It would be helpful to know how to counter condition to stressors like loud sounds ( fire crackers/ thunder/ lawn mowers / vacuum cleaners ) moving objects like window blinds / strollers/ joggers / bikes. Since the dog has a different response to these , he will be fearful and sit or hide with his tail between legs with loud noises and with moving objects he will bark and lunge or try to attack them. Would you be able to explain in a podcast how to counter condition or desensitize the dog in these two separate cases? Thank you for being such a wonderful Guru !

[@DogsThat]

Hi @devashree phadke here are resources to help now. For loud noises: susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/07/dogs-fireworks-fear/ For moving objects: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGrLiX6CeLBjeck

[@philly4330]

I can't believe i found on youtube. Thank you so much for posting these videos. Just today i was training "stay" with our puppy . i had noticed that she found it disconcerting when i tried once using her food bowl and stopped immediately. Today i found another setting in the garden, used her kibble mixed with a little cooked boiled beef left overs. She often sat with one pawn up and i was wondering why that was. Your tip about stress might be the answer. she really finds "stay" training quite stressful

[@DogsThat]

Hi @philly thank you for such a lovely note. It's awesome you are noticing that when training. The video on the layers for confidence will be super helpful for you with your puppy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4rKhaiFrJp2l8k We also have a playlist for puppies: kzbin.info/aero/PLphRRSxcMHy2SggplHx3uEWAjXOL9hI21

[@philly4330]

@@DogsThat thank you !

[@MZinHI]

I watched a video that said that a dog really needs about 3 days to go to the baseline of stress hormones in their system after going over theeshold.

[@SD-my9so]

I have a rat terrier. She does that big mouth yawn often. She does it when she gets up. When she wants something from me like to go out to play I will get the big yawn and the very high pitched wine at end. We were at a dog agility trial and she did the yawn once waiting to go in ring and once in ring. Is it stress or habit?

[@michelleduplessis3534]

Hi, I just found your page and Im amazed by what I just learend! Thank you so much for your guidance. I do have a question, if the stressor is inflicted in your home (she is terrified of our cleaning lady) how do I counter the behaviour with destressors if the cleaning lady is only present at my house. Do I put the dog and the cleaning lady in different scenarios and different locations to desensitize her ? Or do I use some of the positive interactions with my dog and let my cleaning lady do those things with her? Im fairly new to this, sorry if my questions seem obvious❤ (Dog: pitbull and she is deaf)

[@DogsThat]

Hi @michelleduplessis3534 here's a video to help you and your girl - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4KnpXuKl9V7prssi=SgQjXECSYx4AreFg

[@hannie0502]

Amazing explanations and examples of the body signs! Thank you! My puppy cockapoo loves and goes up to all people and dogs, so obviously I am working on proper greeting and focusing on me. But when she sees other dogs approaching, she crouches down, including her chin, she’s flat on the ground waiting. I am working on keeping her by me (as opposed to pulling)…. Should I accept this sign as ok, or should I consider this as over stressed?

[@AnnainAwe]

Definitely over stressed. Check out Susan's podcast on the use of a headhalter. She talks about creating distance between your canine and the source of their stress or excitement. In one example she gave she said she had to create the distance equivalent to a football field! I really like the technique she recommends for moving away 6 ft and then giving your dog a choice. If six feet are not enough she recommends doubling the distance, not another 6 ft, the second move would be 12 ft, now totaling 18 ft from the source of stress or distraction,.... Once again you release the dog from the chin strap of the head holder and give your dog choice. Choice choice choice, everything Susan teaches us all boils down to our canines being set up to make good choices.

[@SG-cm1kb]

So, I got a pup returned because he bit. The "balanced trainers" the owners used at 5-6 months utilized prong and shock collars and I can only assume punished all the warnings out of him. In the 2 1/2 months I've had him back I've seen no indicators other than a freeze before lunging. Is it possible to get them back? What can I do?

[@DogsThat]

Hi, we have a full playlist with help for puppy biting, here's the link for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIjTd5iff7qrirM&pp=gAQBiAQB

[@CamperTeddy]

Hi Susan, great video as always. "Remove the dog or change the situation" My dog barks when left alone in the motorhome. Can't remove the dog! Can't change the situation. Got to go shopping!!! What to do? Crate games doesn't work. Can't reinforce dog alone in van with door closed. Help!!!

[@DogsThat]

Hi! Here's a podcast with a protocol you can adapt to your motorhome using a remote feeder: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKOQooWBd6iDi6c Please, come back to let us know how it's working for you!

[@CamperTeddy]

Hi, got a remote feeder. Taught Teddy how it works outside the van whilst playing games. First time in the van it worked well. Teddy was busy munching treats, I left. Second time he was more wary. Watching me more than eating treats. I left, he started whining and small barks. Third time...I started dispensing treats, he started barking. Now he doesn't trust me when I use the feeder. He barks even if I don't leave! What to do?? Greetings from Spain Susan and Teddy

[@angelicapasaluko1466]

My sister has a cat and I have a 14 month jack Russel 😅 how do I get her to settle when she sees it?

[@judithstorck5195]

This morning my Husband left to go shopping - I haven't been feeling well lately so I got up after he left. Lexi jumped on me & was biting. Was she angry because I wasn't my Husband? She has not jumped at me for a long time because I am the one working with her in training (basic for now). She is mostly calm with me but always gets away with jumping at my Husband when he comes home. After a couple of minutes she stops jumping. This morning was a total shock to me though. Judi

[@Emily-kv3uw]

I feel like when my dog sees another dog a mile away she becomes stressed and if we move any closer, she crosses her threshold and goes crazy. Im trying to stop this but its difficult in a dog friendly neighborhood.

[@DogsThat]

Hi @Emily-kv3uw, that can be frustrating for both of you for sure. We have a playlist full of resources to help with reactivity, sharing the link here for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6SrfGBjh9SFoNU&pp=gAQBiAQB (Elena ~ DogsThat Team)

[@karin7765]

How does this work with positive induced stress? My dog loves agility but as soon if i want to work with her she starts excessive arroused barking sometimes leading to a nip at my arm..

[@DogsThat]

Hi @Moira7765, the video on dogs who get over aroused will help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZSWXqVolr6UqKc

[@jomartin1631]

I've just started going through HS the dog (it's awesome) but still love these videos! When I take my dog to the park if she sees dogs in the distance, even ignoring her, she gets almost crazed, trying to get to them. Barking, lunging, spinning & to remove her I have to drag her down the park. She won't stop until she can't see them anymore. She gets excited meeting a dog up close but is WAY worse when in the distance. Any advice?

[@DogsThat]

Hi @Jo Martin, you are doing great! Our video on the emotions of dogs and how to help by training just one thing might be a great help for you - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWfHiJqIlsuBjLM We also have a playlist for dogs who might react - kzbin.info/aero/PLphRRSxcMHy0Tbd6ZybIXgJk3mtpBLLk7

[@jomartin1631]

@@DogsThat Thanks for the heads up, I will check them out :-)

[@DogsThat]

You are very welcome, Jo!

[@michelewood925]

My dogs tail is bobbed. No tail signals here.

[@ltsukiashi]

I have almost 20 week old shiba Inu puppy and he keeps lunging and attacking my 4 year old female dog a few times a day. Is there anything that can be done for them to get along?

[@DogsThat]

Hi @Malasada Donut we have podcast videos on multiple dogs to help, here's the list for you to review. - Preventing Dog Aggression: Introducing Dogs or Puppies with Project Togetherness dogsthat.com/podcast/72/ - Creating Intentional Multi-Dog Household Harmony dogsthat.com/podcast/14/ - CSI Tips for Managing a Multi-Dog Household dogsthat.com/podcast/15/ - Resource Guarding: Dog vs Dog Aggression dogsthat.com/podcast/66/