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What is Anxiety and Aggression in Dogs?

Dog aggression can occur for a variety of reasons and can be frustrating and stressful for the owner.

Does your dog react negatively towards some people and not others? Some dogs will single out men, children or those with a certain characteristic such as men with beards, or people wearing hats. This can be the result of negative experiences when your dog was a puppy. Men and children also tend to evoke more aggressive behavior in dogs because they themselves display more aggressive behavior.

Common Symptoms of Dog Anxiety and Aggression in Dogs

• Altered behavior only when you, the owner, are not present
• Distress vocalization (barking, howling)
• Destructiveness (chewing furniture, digging, scratching) and self-trauma
• Inappropriate elimination (urinary or fecal)

Some dog breeds are naturally more aggressive than others and some dogs may display aggressive behavior as the result of fear because they have had little exposure to other dogs or people.

Sometimes dogs are simply aggressive because they are in discomfort or pain, so it is always best to first have your dog checked by your veterinarian, especially if canine aggression is an unusual characteristic for your four-legged friend.

Behavioral treatments for dog aggression or anxiety

If you can identify what frightens your dog, you can help him overcome his fear by gradually introducing that person/item from a distance when your dog is in a relaxed mood. As he becomes more comfortable and remains calm, increase the frequency and proximity of the person/item that frightens him.

For example, if your dog is afraid of men, have a male friend stand at a distance from your relaxed dog. If the dog remains calm, reward him with a treat. Have your friend step close to your dog. If the dog remains calm, reward him again. If the dog becomes negatively aroused, have your friend step back to the original distance. Repeat this exercise until your dog is confident enough to accept a treat from your friend’s open hand.

Herbal treatments for canine aggression and anxiety

Canine Matricalm in an all-natural product, loaded with herbs that have been proven to have a calming effect on dogs. It is highly effective, yet it is completely safe, gentle and good for your dog. It is particularly effective when combined with behavioral treatments for canine aggression, as described above.

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Directions

Administer product twice daily. One drop for every 2 lb (1 kg) of body weight up to 50 lb (25 kg). Thereafter add one drop per additional 4 lb (2 kg).

Please note that the product comes with an eye dropper to count out the drops. This dropper is marked at 0.5ML and 1ML. The 0.5ML line is equal to 10 drops. Product Can be given with food or directly in the mouth with eye dropper.

Product will last for 6 months, refrigerate after opening.

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Cautionary Notes

Do not use if your dog is pregnant. Information presented at PetWellbeing.com is for educational purposes only; statements about products and health conditions have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration.

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Ingredients

• Chamomile: Contains volatile oils (Alpha-bisabolol), flavonoids (chamazulene) and lactones (matricarin, matricine) with anti-inflammatory action. The polysaccharide components are immuno-stimulating (activate macrophages and B lymphocytes). It also has analgesic and sedative activities.
• Passion Flower: Contains alkaloids and flavonoids, which are effective, non-addictive sedatives. It also has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic activities (apigenin).
• Lemon Balm: An aromatic, sedative herb useful for nervous disorders, excitability and anxiety.
• Valerian: Stops heart palpitations, relaxes spasms, relieves pain and regulates nervous system.
• Hops: Increases heart action and capillary circulation, relaxes tension and anxiety.
• Glycerin based

Citations

• Simpson BS: Canine Separation Anxiety. Compendium on Continuing Education: 22(4), 328-337, APR 2000.
• Case LP: The Dog, its behavior, Nutrition & Health. Iowa State University Press, 1999.
• Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine: principles and practice; Schoen AM, Wynn SG (editors); 1st ed., 1998.
• Bown, D: Encyclopedia of herbs & their uses. Dorling Kindersley Inc., 1995.

A treatment for canine anxiety and aggression

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