8 Calming Treats for Dogs

Rd 8 Calming Treats For Dogs—from A Pet Expert Ecomm Via Retailers 3 (1)
Rd 8 Calming Treats For Dogs—from A Pet Expert Ecomm Via Retailers 3 (1)

I’ve been writing about dog care and consulting on canine behavior for more than 25 years. During that time, I’ve had my share of upset dogs suffering from what today we call FAS: fear, anxiety, and stress. Just as human emotions can impact our health, negative emotions can lead to behavioral issues in pets too. That’s where calming treats for dogs come in.

They can get a dog on an even keel, addressing the issue behind common behavioral problems that are hard to treat when pups are dealing with negative emotions. A fearful dog gets sick quicker and often urinates out of fright. House-training products won’t help with that. Most dog bites happen when dogs are scared. And a puppy can’t learn new things while stressed. The brain simply can’t multitask while fearful, so we must address these emotions before training a puppy.

Many products that help calm anxious dogs are available over the counter on Amazon. If you want to share a gift for dog lovers or have a nervous dog at home, you’ve come to the right place. Here, I recommend calming treats for dogs suffering from anxiety. But one caveat: In severe cases, dog anxiety might require the help of a veterinary behaviorist.

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