🐕 Your Dog Isn't Being Spiteful—They're Anxious 🐕
Many owners believe their dogs destroy things, urinate, or defecate when left alone out of spite or revenge.
The truth? Dogs are NOT capable of spitefulness.
These behaviors aren't about:
❌ Getting even with you
❌ Lack of obedience
❌ Dominance
❌ Boredom
They're about ANXIETY.
Separation anxiety is a stress response, not a behavioral choice. Your dog isn't punishing you—they're struggling.
The solution? Prevention through:
✅ Daily physical exercise
✅ Mental stimulation
✅ Fulfilling their instinctual needs
Understanding your dog's mind changes everything about how you train them. Stop punishing anxiety—start addressing the root cause.
Clip taken from the dog training podcast, Pack Talk Podcast 86, where we review the book "The Dog's Mind" by Dr Bruce Fogle, DVM, available on Amazon
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