{"id":69321,"date":"2023-09-10T09:56:25","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T09:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montelagocelticfestival.com\/?p=69321"},"modified":"2023-09-10T09:56:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T09:56:25","slug":"i-own-a-nervous-dog-here-are-six-signs-your-dog-has-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/montelagocelticfestival.com\/celebrity\/i-own-a-nervous-dog-here-are-six-signs-your-dog-has-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"I own a nervous dog\u00a0 &#8211; here are SIX signs your dog has anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>I own an extremely nervous\u00a0Chihuahua \u00a0&#8211; here are SIX signs your dog has anxiety<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Yasmin El-Saie, owner of a nervous Chihuahua\u00a0has shared advice to dog owners<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>She claims the 11-year-old anxious dog has helped her calm her own anxiety\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>READ MORE: Anxious dogs can be calmed by exercising with other dogs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A nervous dog owner has revealed some warning signs that your pooch could be suffering from anxiety.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Yasmin El-Saie\u00a0received her Chihuahua, Chilli, as a wedding gift from her ex-husband in 2012. But it wasn&#8217;t long before she noticed the pup exhibited signs of anxiousness.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Describing the 11-year-old dog as &#8216;highly reactive&#8217; to outdoor stimuli, she said she &#8216;recognised his anxious soul&#8217; because of her own mental health struggles.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Years of holistic learning have inspired Yasmin to share her journey of living with an anxious dog through the &#8216;I am anxious too!&#8217; campaign on Chilli&#8217;s Instagram page, where she posts tips to calm anxious minds of humans and dogs alike.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And now, speaking to MailOnline, the content creator has shared some key signs of nervousness for fellow dog owners to look out for.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/06\/15\/75114581-12486283-image-a-1_1694011420041.jpg\" height=\"793\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Yasmin El-Saie has described her 11-year-old Chihuahua, Chilli (pictured), as a blessing and, despite being highly reactive, he has helped her face her own anxiety\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/06\/15\/75114575-12486283-image-a-2_1694011424413.jpg\" height=\"793\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The content creator, of Notting Hill, has now shared some key signals that your dog has anxiety to MailOnline<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/06\/16\/75130105-12486283-image-a-21_1694015125275.jpg\" height=\"793\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Yasmin, from Notting Hill, London, documents her journey of living with an anxious dog to their shared Instagram page\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>According to Yasmin,<\/span><span><span>\u00a0these are some tell-tale signs your dog has anxiety:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Licking lips\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Frequent yawning\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Pinned back ears<\/li>\n<li>Panting\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Tucked tail<\/li>\n<li>Raised hackles\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Yasmin explained that Chilli was never the most calm dog, and having never had a pup before, she failed to see the initial warning signs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>READ MORE: I&#8217;m a dog expert and these are the breeds most likely to struggle with separation anxiety<\/h3>\n<p>Veterinary Advisor, Dr Cheri Honnas explained that these signals are just a few &#8216;body cues&#8217; to look out for.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The advisor, to Bone Voyage Dog Rescue, explained: &#8216;Some signs of stress include showing the whites of their eyes, ears pulled back, raised fur, excessive panting, and frequent yawning.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;If your dog seems to avoid eye contact or appears &#8216;downcast,&#8217; it&#8217;s often a response to your own body language and emotions, rather than a sense of guilt on their part.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Dr Honnas explained that vocalisations, such as growling or frequent barking and whining, could be another signal.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>She said: &#8216;Recognizing this sign and giving them space is vital, as it can prevent misunderstandings and protect both the dog and those around them from unintended reactions.&#8217;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/06\/15\/75114573-12486283-image-a-3_1694011443558.jpg\" height=\"793\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Yasmin explained that Chilli was never the most calm dog, and completely opposite to her other pooch Sukhi (pictured middle)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/06\/15\/75114577-12486283-image-a-4_1694011455142.jpg\" height=\"793\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>To help Chilli, and Yasmin, in public he wears a bright yellow lead and yellow bandana which informs others that he is a<\/p>\n<p>The vet advisor also urged dog owners to monitor their pet&#8217;s movements, if they abruptly halt or become rigid, they could be exhibiting extreme stress. Similarly, if your pooch is restless or constantly pacing, it could indicate agitation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Although Chilli experiences a range of these symptoms, Yasmin explained that his temperament has actually helped to calm her own anxiety.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>She said: &#8216;At home he supports me and he is very loving. It&#8217;s that physical contact and even when we\u2019re out as soon as I stroke his fur its a very reassuring feeling. It really brings me into the present moment doing whatever.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>She explained that wanting him to be less anxious while they two are outside has &#8216;forces&#8217; her to be calm and &#8216;work on herself&#8217; as a result.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Yasmin has various techniques to help Chilli manage everyday life, for example, when the two are out he wears a bright yellow lead and bandana which reads &#8216;keep your distance&#8217; to inform people he is a highly reactive dog.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/06\/16\/75130125-12486283-image-a-22_1694015160604.jpg\" height=\"762\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Yasmin explained that wanting Chilli to be less anxious while they are out &#8216;forces&#8217; her to be calm\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/06\/16\/75130109-12486283-image-a-23_1694015172011.jpg\" height=\"1018\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The dog owner said that Chilli has a range of healing techniques to calm down, from enjoying nature and long walks to taking naps<\/p>\n<p>Issuing advice to fellow dog owners, Yasmin said she engages in lots of healing techniques to help Chilli and herself.\u00a0\u00a0<span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>On Chilli&#8217;s Instagram page, @chilliwawa, the dog can be seen relaxing next to singing bowls, enjoying nature and taking much-deserved naps.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you notice your dog is anxious in public, she advised: &#8216;As soon as they experience it you remove them and you make sure that they\u2019re in a not stressed environment and you give the dog a chance to calm down.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>While there are various ways to help your anxious pup, from healing techniques, to behavioural therapy, to medications, Dr Honnas advised &#8216;always consult your vet first&#8217;.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>She added: &#8216;Being in tune with your dog&#8217;s non-verbal cues is paramount. 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