No Bad Dogs Podcast E294- Two "Yip Yappers' moved in downstairs and now her dog is SUPER anxious. What can you do?
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Mar 5, 2025 A dog’s anxiety flares up when two noisy newcomers move in downstairs, creating chaos in the household. Practical solutions are discussed to help alleviate the pup's stress and promote calmness. The importance of obedience training and essential commands, like the 'place command', is emphasized as a key to managing nervous behavior. Listeners also learn about desensitization techniques and effective management strategies to create a safer, more structured environment for both the anxious dog and its owner.
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Bella's Behavior Change
- Kim's dog, Bella, a beagle mix, has become increasingly anxious and aggressive.
- This change coincided with Kim's father moving into her downstairs apartment with two small, constantly barking dogs.
Validate Bella's Anxiety
- Tom emphasizes that Bella's anxiety is warranted given the constant barking.
- He advises against euthanasia, as Bella's behavior is understandable in this context.
Managing Bella's Environment
- Focus on managing Bella's environment and behavior, starting with the root cause: the barking dogs.
- Consider practical solutions like reinforcing a higher gate and communicating clear arrival procedures with caregivers.