The Leash on Anxiety

Time to confront an uncomfortable truth: your dog’s anxiety often mirrors your own. That perpetual hustle, the incessant scrolling through your phone while on walks, and your emotional distance when you’re stressed – all these actions contribute to the rising tide of anxiety in your furry friend.

Dogs are creatures of routine, thriving on predictability and your undivided attention. So, the next time your beloved companion chews through your possessions or barks relentlessly, take a step back and reflect. Is your own frenetic lifestyle seeping into your dog’s behavior? Could their actions be a desperate attempt to draw you out of your own whirlwind and back into the present moment with them? Recognising this interconnectedness can be unsettling, but it’s also empowering. You have the ability to be the anchor that steadies your dog’s emotional ship.