Not only do people often feel anxious, but animals can also feel the same way. Many of the dogs we take care of are anxious, which is usually because their owners left them or because they are in a shelter.

Anxiety can be treated just like other bad habits like biting, barking, and chewing on everything in sight. Anxiety can be completely cured, but sometimes it can only be managed. This is only noticeable in certain situations.

If your dog has anxiety, you should definitely read this post. We’ll talk about a few tried-and-true ways to help your dog feel better and live a happy, healthy life.

So let’s look at what can make your dog anxious and what the best ways to calm him down.

Concern in Dogs

Anxiety can show up in many different ways, such as whining, barking, shivering, and whimpering. You may also find that when your dog is worried, he does bad things or acts mean. If the anxiety isn’t taken care of, they may lose their appetite and become completely shut down over time.

Most dogs get anxious when they feel abandoned, afraid of being home alone, hearing loud noises, travelling, or meeting new people, children, or other pets. We’ve also seen dogs that have been abused or left alone get anxious. Give them proper dog food which can help you to be more constable around you.

The best way to help your dog is to figure out what’s wrong. Most of the time, anxiety is clear and easy to spot. Once you know what’s going on, you can figure out how to treat it.

1. Exercise with your dog

If your dog has separation anxiety, it’s obvious that you shouldn’t leave them alone. Most pet owners don’t have that kind of time, so exercise is a good way to spend time with your pet and wear it out.

Taking your dog outside to play ball or on a long walk before you leave can help because anxiety can make a dog have too much energy. Having a lot of physical contact with them and talking to them is also helpful during this time. And, just like in people, exercise can help relieve stress by producing endorphins, which are good chemicals.

2. Contact with the body:

A dog’s owner’s touch is probably the only thing that can calm it down more than anything else. Try to notice when your dog is getting anxious and stop it as soon as you can by picking them up, snuggling with them on the couch, or petting them for a long time.

3. Massage 
you probably already know that a massage can relax and calm even the most anxious person. But did you know that it can do the same for dogs? Muscles often get tight when someone is anxious, and massage therapy is one way to relax them. Start at the neck and use long strokes to move down. Try to hold the dog with one hand while massaging it with the other. Over time, you might even be able to figure out where your dog’s stress is coming from and only work on that area.

4. Music therapy therapy

Music therapy has been shown to be helpful for both people and animals, like dogs and cats. When you’re at home, in the car, or away from your pet, music can help you calm down and relax. Music can also block out loud sounds like the street or scary noises that make some dogs nervous and make them sensitive to noise.

Many dogs like classical music, according to research. Harp music is often played in hospices because it can help people relax. You could also:

Through a Dog’s Ear is a piano piece by Lisa Spector and Joshua Leeds, who studies how sounds affect people.

5. Time-Out

Even though being anxious isn’t a bad thing in and of itself, giving your dog a time-out can help. Putting your pet in a safe, quiet place alone can help them calm down. Maybe there is very quiet music playing, low lighting, or aromatherapy (see “Alternative Therapies” below for more information).

You could also give your furry friend a ZenCrate for time-outs and as a general escape pod. The ZenCrate was made to help dogs with many different kinds of anxiety. It’s like a regular crate, but it stops vibrations, blocks out noise (thanks to sound insulation), and cuts down on light, and gives comfort and security. A motion sensor turns on a quiet fan when your dog walks in. This helps block out noise and keeps a steady flow of fresh air coming in. You can play music on the crate before you get it. It has a door that can be taken off, so your dog can go in and out whenever he or she wants.

6. Calming coats and T-shirts

Calming coats and t-shirts put constant, light pressure on a dog’s torso, kind of like how a baby is wrapped in a blanket. It’s good for dogs who are scared of travelling, being alone, loud noises, or meeting new people.

Depending on the size of your dog, you can choose from different brands and models. You can check out the ThunderShirt Anxiety Jacket, the American Kennel Club Stress Relief Coat, and the Comfort Zone Calming Vest.

Different kinds of treatments

Even though there isn’t much proof that alternative products can help dogs with anxiety, the products listed below are safe and won’t hurt your dog. They are treatments that can be used on their own or with the ones above to make them work better. Before using alternative therapies, make sure to do the right research and talk to your vet as well.