Anxiety
Issues
Disclaimers:
The inclusion of a service,
organization or program on this page is NOT an endorsement or
recommendation. We are not able to guarantee the quality of
services. We strongly suggest that you check them out yourself
before using a specific service.
If your dog is having ANY medical or behavior problems that
might be related to health, you should take your dog to your
Veterinarian. Behavior problems that might be caused by health
issues are things like newly developed aggression, some anxiety
issues, a dog wandering as if in a trance & so many more.
Anxiety can stem from health issues, environmental
factors (such as fireworks), past experiences or lack of
confidence.
It is important to make sure to talk to your vet to rule out
health problems if you're Akita is experiencing anxiety issues
that aren't obviously triggered by the environment.
Desensitizing &
Counter-conditioning your Dog
http://www.training-your-dog-and-you.com/Desensitizing_and_counter-conditioning.html
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https://phs-spca.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/DesensitizationCounterconditioning.pdf
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Fearful Dogs
Six things to remember if you have a fearful dog: http://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/dog-behavior-training-tips-fearful-dogs
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How to calm a fearful dog http://shibashake.com/dog/how-to-calm-a-fearful-reactive-dog
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Separation Anxiety (Causes, non-drug
solutions, medical solutions & other info)
http://www.2ndchance.info/sepanxiety.htm
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http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/separation-anxiety-dogs
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http://www.cesarsway.com/tips/problembehaviors/5-tips-for-separation-anxiety
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https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/dog-behavior/separation-anxiety
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Thundershirts
A wonderful tool for helping you help your dog http://www.thundershirt.com/
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Does the Thundershirt work for dog noise anxiety? Just
one example of the difference this tool can make: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X86nP4HYRbQ
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Clipping
your Akitas nails
Clipping
a dogs nails can be a HUGE deal, especially if the dog
has ever had someone clip them too short before. If
you are unsure at all about how far to
trim or how to do it properly, talk to
your vet, or a VERY experienced groomer.
A lot of Akitas have dark nails &
that can make it difficult to determine
where to not cut. If you got your Akita
from a reputable breeder they can also
give you advice & show you how to do
it.