Tag: DogStress
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Hormonal Changes Behind Barking at Other Dogs and Stress-Relieving Responses to Sniffing During Dog Walks
1. Encountering another dog causes adrenaline and cortisol to surge, putting the sympathetic nervous system into a state of hyper-tension. 2. Spotting a bird or cat triggers a dopamine explosion, causing the dog to feel an unstoppable predatory drive and the intense thrill of the chase. 3. Nose-work behaviors, such as deeply sniffing unfamiliar scents…