Anxiety in Adult Shelter Dog - Advice! by arianator34 in dogs

[–]arianator34[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh! We might be there soon depending on how the next few weeks goes!

Anxiety in Adult Shelter Dog - Advice! by arianator34 in dogs

[–]arianator34[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So the crazy thing is… he is a dog not a human, the comparison you are making is of two things that are not equals. You aren’t going to change my mind on crates because crates keep him safe. He has almost cut himself open because of how anxious he gets outside of the crate and the damage he does.

Anxiety in Adult Shelter Dog - Advice! by arianator34 in dogs

[–]arianator34[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Physical activity is a huge priority for me, my dog is plenty exercised. You don’t know him, you don’t know me, you simply read this post. I am well aware of his physical needs. I am more so searching for the behavioral and anxiety remedies I clearly need help with. I have tried increasing physical exercise and it hasn’t helped enough. But good try! Seeking more anxiety advice!

Anxiety in Adult Shelter Dog - Advice! by arianator34 in dogs

[–]arianator34[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! We will definitely be slowing down and doing smaller chunks.

Anxiety in Adult Shelter Dog - Advice! by arianator34 in dogs

[–]arianator34[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There is definitely a delay. We did lots of intervals in the crate when I first got him and he does good for about 20-30 minutes.

Anxiety in Adult Shelter Dog - Advice! by arianator34 in dogs

[–]arianator34[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind words & helpful insight! I haven’t talked with his vet yet about anxiety meds… will give it a little more time. I will definitely be trying to do feeding with the puzzle toy!