Dog / Poodles - Answered 1234 days ago
I adopted a female Toy poodle that's about 2 and a half years old, who runs around the room every day. It's cute and I don't see anything dangerous about it so I leave her alone, but should I make her stop? Is there a possibility of some disorder? She usually doesn't run around whenever we go to the park - she shrinks behind me and just barks.
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Sandra
Argentina
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Zion
Poodles, 2 years old spayed female
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What is Hiding? Dogs hide for a multitude of reasons, and in most situations, it is nothing more than an occasional inconvenience. In many cases, it is perfectly natural for a dog to find a cozy space to nap or a place to hide from things that frighten them. If the behavior becomes chronic or interferes with the dog's enjoyment of life, then behavioral conditioning or medication may help alleviate the behavior. If your dog is hiding and showing any additional signs of pain or discomfort, they may be ill and require medical intervention. Common reasons may be: Abuse Illness or injury Noise anxiety Protection and safety Solitude Storm phobia Stress Visiting strangers What to do if your Dog is Hiding If your canine companion is simply looking for a small place to get away and rest for a while, there really isn’t anything you need to do as this is perfectly normal behavior for most canines. If your pet is hiding out of fear, however, your first instinct when you see your pet cowering in their chosen hiding spot is to comfort them. Some veterinary behavioralists recommend ignoring the dog until it is calm in order to prevent the behavior from being reinforced, while others condone comforting the animal in a calm and reassuring manner. If your dog appears to be in distress or in pain, your veterinarian should be consulted to determine the next course of action. It is important in these situations to coax your pet out of its hiding spot gently if at all possible. This is to avoid either injuring the dog or causing the dog to bite in fear. If the behavior is interfering with the dog’s enjoyment of life, a behavioral therapist may be able to help you to create a treatment program based on counter-conditioning training. In severe cases, medications may be prescribed to help alleviate the dog's anxiety
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