{"id":79,"date":"2019-04-22T08:00:25","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T13:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/?p=79"},"modified":"2019-04-22T13:45:46","modified_gmt":"2019-04-22T18:45:46","slug":"canine-emotional-states-and-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/canine-emotional-states-and-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Canine Emotional States and Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>By <\/em>Kari Meyer, Daycare &amp;\nHotel Manager<\/strong><strong><em>\u2013 ZimmVet-763-856-4848<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ZimmVet-154-2000x1335.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82\" width=\"413\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ZimmVet-154-2000x1335.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ZimmVet-154-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ZimmVet-154-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At ZimmVet, we understand that a pet\u2019s health extends beyond\nphysical exams and vaccinations to include the mental and emotional well-being\nof your furry family member. This is why we are dedicated to creating a low\nstress environment for all of our canine guests visiting the Veterinary Clinic,\nPet Hotel, Dog Daycare, Grooming Salon, or Training School. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wouldn\u2019t life be great if dogs could tell us what they are\nthinking and feeling? They can! Dogs communicate via stress signals and body\nlanguage, which takes both experience and training to be able to read. Luckily,\nour staff at ZimmVet undergo extensive training to do just that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GREEN MEANS \u201cGO!\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When we describe a dog as being in a \u201cgreen\u201d emotional\nstate, it indicates that their body language is relaxed and calm. Their ears\nare neutrally positioned, muzzle and forehead are relaxed, and mouth is usually\nhanging open in a smile. Dogs will typically not make eye contact with\nunfamiliar people and animals when they are completely relaxed, blinking\nfrequently with soft are bright eyes. When a dog is relaxed, body weight is\ndistributed evenly on all four paws, movement is curvy and bouncy with a loose\ntopline and the tail is set neutrally. This body language says, \u201cI\u2019m happy and\nready to learn\/play!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">YELLOW MEANS \u201cITS HARSHING MY MELLOW!\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A yellow dog could be experiencing fear or, on the flip side\nof the same yellow coin, be experiencing anxiety or overexcitement. Either way\nthe dog is communicating that, although they are tolerating what\u2019s happening\naround them, they are by no means comfortable or relaxed. Usually, with some\nsupport from a staff member, this nervous energy can be redirected through\nobedience review, enrichment activities, positive reinforcement, or a short\nbreak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RED MEANS \u201cSTOP! THIS IS TOO MUCH!\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A dog in a red emotional state is experiencing high levels\nof stress, fear, or anxiety. Once this threshold is met, the dog is no longer\nable to process what is happening around him and may act out as a result of\noverstimulation. The best course of action is to immediately stop and remove\nthe dog from the situation before he hurts himself or those around him. The\ndog\u2019s adrenaline level may take 24-48 hours to return to normal after meeting\nthe red threshold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through counter-conditioning, positive reinforcement, and\nstress management options we work with guests and owners to build trust and\nconfidence during visits. Every dog experiences each of these emotional states\nat some point. &nbsp;Our goal at ZimmVet is to\nhelp all of our guests maintain a green emotional status during their visits. A\npersonalized behavior management plan that speaks to each guest\u2019s physical,\nmental, and emotional well-being is the first step in supporting a happy and\nhealthy pet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disclaimer:&nbsp; This\nwritten content is meant to be educational and is not medical advice. &nbsp;Always consult a veterinarian about medical\nadvice for your pet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Kari Meyer, Daycare &amp; Hotel Manager\u2013 ZimmVet-763-856-4848 At ZimmVet, we understand that a pet\u2019s health extends beyond physical exams and vaccinations to include the mental and emotional well-being of your furry family member. 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