Pet Corner: How to spot signs of stress and anxiety in your dog

How to deal with an aggressive dog

Major Biden. Picture: Jill Biden / @FLOTUS on Twitter

In the US, President Biden’s younger dog, Major, has made headlines after a number of biting incidents at the White House. While we are all hyper-aware of ensuring our dogs don’t nip or bite, did you know that this behaviour isn’t necessarily aggressive but could be a sign of stress?

Stress in dogs is on the rise following repeated lockdowns and huge changes in dogs’ routines and day-to-day lives. While we understand why these changes are necessary, it can be a confusing time for our pets and reintroducing them to the world should be done carefully to avoid causing undue stress.