25 days ago
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Posted On: September 23rd 2026, 07:02 pm
Hate to burst your bubble but…
All those “happy looking” dogs, are actually anxious AF!
Anxiety often looks like excitement - lots of movement, a smiling panty face, and often a clingy/affectionate dog - and people think it’s a happy dog.
But ya, that’s not happiness, it’s stress.
Stress is disregulation in the body.
And if you’ve ever lived in fight or flight, you know how unpleasant it is.
A calm dog is a regulated dog.
And a regulated dog is happy because they aren’t in constant stress.
#themoreyouknow🌈⭐️ #dogtrainingtips #dogbodylanguage #dogbehaviour
All those “happy looking” dogs, are actually anxious AF!
Anxiety often looks like excitement - lots of movement, a smiling panty face, and often a clingy/affectionate dog - and people think it’s a happy dog.
But ya, that’s not happiness, it’s stress.
Stress is disregulation in the body.
And if you’ve ever lived in fight or flight, you know how unpleasant it is.
A calm dog is a regulated dog.
And a regulated dog is happy because they aren’t in constant stress.
#themoreyouknow🌈⭐️ #dogtrainingtips #dogbodylanguage #dogbehaviour
Comments (6)
19 days agodanielleakkers
That’s why I correct for panting and give my dog the double down command when she does
20 days agosandykamutzki
@yourfavouritedogtrainer…you mentioned that anxious dogs do this. Is it exclusive to a generally anxious dog or, if we see our generally non-anxious dog doing this, we should take note because it means they are feeling anxious in that moment/scenario etc? Can you provide additional recommended material to read in support of this view so we are better informed? Thanks!
24 days agoanjelikafurmanova
How about this ? He came , sit , and leaned on his own and was wagging his tail in this situation.
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