My puppy was looking down my hallway and just started shaking and peed on himself

Hi there. A one off event may have been in response to something you couldn't sense such as a high pitched noise, the scent of an animal etc. If it continues, we would want it looked into with e.g. a urinalysis.

my puppers has always had trouble with other people, he isnt aggressive, but he wont approach anyone and barks, paces and doesn't like people at all. He has never been hurt or had anything traumatic happen in his life, if anything he is spoiled beyond words. I have had him since he was a puppy and he has always been this way with anyone new he meets and it takes him months to even approach someone new even if they are around everyday.. I have no idea how to help and it breaks my heart to see him like this.. is there anything I can do?

Thank you for your question. While it may be a little bit late to change that behavior if it has been going on for five years, it is possible. The best thing to do would be to work with a trainer, as they can identify what his triggers are, and give you ways to react so that he does not continue, if possible. If you do not know a good trainer in your area, your veterinarian can recommend one for you. I hope that all goes well for your dog.

Hi, my dog has anxiety and I am unsure in how to help him. Not only does he have separation anxiety when me and my family have to leave the house, but he’s scared of just about anything. He’s scared of bowls, some plates, vacuums, and more. I have a feeling that the reason he doesn’t drink much water is because of his fear. I recently bought a set of stairs for the bed because I noticed it was starting to strain him from jumping up and down it. He refused to touch it and proceeded to bark at it. Whenever I touched it he would flinch. He tends to flinch at a lot of things he doesn’t like.

Thank you for your question. Your dog sounds like he is anxious to the point where he may be suffering from it. It would be a good idea to have a veterinarian look at him, and discuss anti-anxiety medications for him. Being that afraid of everything is no way to spend time, and there are some very effective anti-anxiety medications that might help him. I hope that all goes well for him.

A couple of weeks ago, my family and I came home from vacation to a normal dog. A couple of days later she starts freaking out, panting, shaking, etc. it’s like she’s seen something that’s scared her. The Fourth of July is far gone, and I don’t understand what is causing her to freak out. Our veterinarian prescribed her Xanax awhile ago for thunderstorms and high anxiety, but she still isn’t calming down. She is currently fighting a staph infection. We think her hearing is the problem, but we can’t pinpoint what truly is going on. So, why is my dog suddenly spastic and anxious?

Thank you for your question. I'm sorry that she is having that problem. Something may have happened that scared her while you were gone, or she may be hearing things that you cannot, as dogs often do. It would probably be a good idea to have a thorough physical examination with your veterinarian, as there may be a source of pain. They will be able to help figure out what medications may help to calm her down and make her feel better again. I hope that she is okay and feels better soon.

I am fostering a dog with some issues, she was in a shelter, adopted and then surrendered to a rescue. She lunges and barks at people, cars and other dogs, she has even snapped as me when trying to correct her behavior. She is currently seeing a Behavior Specialist, who has her on medication (which doesn't seem to be working very well). She gets along with the people in the house and my personal after spending 3 months being crated. Is there another option to help getting her to be happier and friendlier dog. She has always been a frequently bathroom dog, she will urinate 2-3 times on a small walk and BM 2-3 depending the area.

These cases can be difficult and it is important to work with a professional to help curb the bad behaviour, however I would recommend reading the training guides below and trying to implement the concepts with Rose; also near the end of each guide there is a section to follow up with our certified dog trainer if you have any other questions. Regards Dr Callum Turner DVM https://wagwalking.com/training/stop-being-fearful https://wagwalking.com/training/stop-attacking https://wagwalking.com/training/not-attack-strangers https://wagwalking.com/training/not-attack-other-dogs