We all know that there are countless stories about the bravery of a man’s best friend. Situations where our dogs, without thinking about themselves, run into danger to help a human or a dog, and such situations are always highly emotional and stressful.
The question is, are all dogs courageous? Are any dogs who change their behavior and look scared after that situation?
In specific ways, dogs know how to show signs that he is afraid.
If the dog owner does not know or does not want to see that the dog is scared,
it can lead to situations in which this dog can become a threat to other people, other dogs, and eventually the owner himself!
If we do our best to learn the signs of fear in our hairy friends, we can avoid big problems and, most importantly, help our faithful friends.
We all know how our hairy friend talks to us through body language.
Simply wagging your tail as a sign of happiness or pointing teeth as a sign of anger is one of many ways a dog tries to let us know how he feels.
Many other signs, sometimes challenging to identify and see, can lead to many problems if not handled properly.
Signs that indicate that the dog is feeling frightened or anxious
- Ears lowered and laid
- Tail tucked between hind legs
- Strained hair
- Frequent licking
- Frequent yawning
- Raised hair at the back of the neck
- Avoiding eye contact
- Increased scratching
Signs that indicate that the dog is feeling worried
- Submissive urination
- Snarling
- Intense and pointless movement,
- Destructive behavior toward objects around him
- Disobedience
Physical manifestations
- Increased drooling
- Choking
- Shivering
- Uncontrolled defecation
- Uncontrolled urination
- Extended pupils
Many experts in this field have different suggestions for solving these problems. One of the most challenging situations to deal with is a dog that has survived torture by its previous owner or by other animals. The most important, but also the most difficult, is for the dog to regain self-confidence and confidence in other people and animals.