{"id":15516,"date":"2022-03-25T10:56:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:56:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:56:12","slug":"what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/","title":{"rendered":"What does it mean when a dog can&#8217;t relax?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_cant_relax\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog can&#8217;t relax?\">What does it mean when a dog can&#8217;t relax?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/#What_causes_extreme_restlessness_in_dogs\" title=\"What causes extreme restlessness in dogs?\">What causes extreme restlessness in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_wont_calm_down\" title=\"What do you do when your dog won&#8217;t calm down?\">What do you do when your dog won&#8217;t calm down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/#Why_wont_my_dog_relax_and_lay_down\" title=\"Why wont my dog relax and lay down?\">Why wont my dog relax and lay down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/#Why_is_my_dog_not_relaxing\" title=\"Why is my dog not relaxing?\">Why is my dog not relaxing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/#Why_is_my_dog_restless_and_cant_settle\" title=\"Why is my dog restless and can&#8217;t settle?\">Why is my dog restless and can&#8217;t settle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_is_restless\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog is restless?\">What does it mean when a dog is restless?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/#Why_has_my_dog_suddenly_become_restless\" title=\"Why has my dog suddenly become restless?\">Why has my dog suddenly become restless?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/#Why_is_my_dog_walking_around_restless\" title=\"Why is my dog walking around restless?\">Why is my dog walking around restless?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/#How_do_you_calm_down_a_hyper_dog\" title=\"How do you calm down a hyper dog?\">How do you calm down a hyper dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/#Why_is_my_dog_acting_hyper_and_restless\" title=\"Why is my dog acting hyper and restless?\">Why is my dog acting hyper and restless?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/#Why_wont_my_dog_settle_down\" title=\"Why won&#8217;t my dog settle down?\">Why won&#8217;t my dog settle down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/#Why_is_my_dog_so_restless_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my dog so restless all of a sudden?\">Why is my dog so restless all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/#How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_lay_down_and_relax\" title=\"How can I get my dog to lay down and relax?\">How can I get my dog to lay down and relax?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/#How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_relax\" title=\"How can I get my dog to relax?\">How can I get my dog to relax?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/#Why_is_my_dog_so_restless_and_cant_get_comfortable\" title=\"Why is my dog so restless and can&#8217;t get comfortable?\">Why is my dog so restless and can&#8217;t get comfortable?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/#Why_is_my_dog_pacing_and_acting_weird\" title=\"Why is my dog pacing and acting weird?\">Why is my dog pacing and acting weird?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-cant-relax\/#How_do_you_calm_a_restless_dog\" title=\"How do you calm a restless dog?\">How do you calm a restless dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_cant_relax\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog can&#8217;t relax?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They may be alerting you. But when a dog won&#8217;t settle down, <b>it&#8217;s more likely to be due to a physical or mental health problem such as arthritis, cognitive dysfunction, Cushing&#8217;s disease, liver disease, or sight loss. A restless dog is not healthy, relaxed, or contented with life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_extreme_restlessness_in_dogs\"><\/span>What causes extreme restlessness in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Out of the ordinary, restless behavior in your dog may indicate some levels of pain, health issues, or anxiety. Most people can determine if the nature of the problem is behavioral or medical. Dogs <b>sometimes develop overly attached bonds to their people, and when you leave your dog, he may become restless.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_wont_calm_down\"><\/span>What do you do when your dog won&#8217;t calm down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are six steps to take to get your dog from being constantly over-excited to be calm, submissive, and happy.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Don&#8217;t Encourage Excitement.  <\/li>\n<li>Encourage Calm Behavior.  <\/li>\n<li>Wear Your Dog Out.  <\/li>\n<li>Provide an Outlet  With Limitations.  <\/li>\n<li>Engage Their Nose.  <\/li>\n<li>Calm Yourself.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_my_dog_relax_and_lay_down\"><\/span>Why wont my dog relax and lay down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common reasons your dog may not be comfortable while lying down are <b>joint pain, anxiety, dementia, pancreatitis, bloat and heart disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_not_relaxing\"><\/span>Why is my dog not relaxing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common reasons for anxiety in a dog is <b>abandonment, fear of being home alone, loud noises, traveling, and\/or being around strange people, children, or other pets. We&#8217;ve also seen the anxiety in dogs that have been abused or neglected. The best way to treat your canine companion is to determine the cause.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_restless_and_cant_settle\"><\/span>Why is my dog restless and can&#8217;t settle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Unsettled Occurs in Dogs <b>A stressful environment, loud noises from a thunderstorm, or separation issues can cause your dog to be unsettled. Neurological conditions such as Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease or senility can cause your dog to pace unknowingly and be very restless.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_is_restless\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog is restless?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs might be restless because <b>they are trying to escape a storm or feel agitated by something in their environment like an unfamiliar noise in the house or a dog barking down the street; pacing helps dissipate their arousal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_has_my_dog_suddenly_become_restless\"><\/span>Why has my dog suddenly become restless?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Out of the ordinary, restless behavior in your dog <b>may indicate some levels of pain, health issues, or anxiety. Most people can determine if the nature of the problem is behavioral or medical. Dogs sometimes develop overly attached bonds to their people, and when you leave your dog, he may become restless.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_walking_around_restless\"><\/span>Why is my dog walking around restless?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Unsettled Occurs in Dogs <b>A stressful environment, loud noises from a thunderstorm, or separation issues can cause your dog to be unsettled. Neurological conditions such as Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease or senility can cause your dog to pace unknowingly and be very restless.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_down_a_hyper_dog\"><\/span>How do you calm down a hyper dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some tips for the owner of an energetic dog that is hard to calm down.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Know your breed.  <\/li>\n<li>Provide adequate daily exercise.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach practical skills.  <\/li>\n<li>Give the dog a job.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t forget the veterinary check.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_acting_hyper_and_restless\"><\/span>Why is my dog acting hyper and restless?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Out of the ordinary, restless behavior in your dog <b>may indicate some levels of pain, health issues, or anxiety. Most people can determine if the nature of the problem is behavioral or medical. Dogs sometimes develop overly attached bonds to their people, and when you leave your dog, he may become restless.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_my_dog_settle_down\"><\/span>Why won&#8217;t my dog settle down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But when a dog won&#8217;t settle down, it&#8217;s <b>more likely to be due to a physical or mental health problem such as arthritis, cognitive dysfunction, Cushing&#8217;s disease, liver disease, or sight loss. A restless dog is not healthy, relaxed, or contented with life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_so_restless_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my dog so restless all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They may be alerting you. But when a dog won&#8217;t settle down, <b>it&#8217;s more likely to be due to a physical or mental health problem such as arthritis, cognitive dysfunction, Cushing&#8217;s disease, liver disease, or sight loss. A restless dog is not healthy, relaxed, or contented with life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_lay_down_and_relax\"><\/span>How can I get my dog to lay down and relax?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Out of the ordinary, restless behavior in your dog <b>may indicate some levels of pain, health issues, or anxiety. Most people can determine if the nature of the problem is behavioral or medical. Dogs sometimes develop overly attached bonds to their people, and when you leave your dog, he may become restless.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_relax\"><\/span>How can I get my dog to relax?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They may be alerting you. But when a dog won&#8217;t settle down, <b>it&#8217;s more likely to be due to a physical or mental health problem such as arthritis, cognitive dysfunction, Cushing&#8217;s disease, liver disease, or sight loss. A restless dog is not healthy, relaxed, or contented with life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_so_restless_and_cant_get_comfortable\"><\/span>Why is my dog so restless and can&#8217;t get comfortable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Out of the ordinary, restless behavior in your dog <b>may indicate some levels of pain, health issues, or anxiety. Most people can determine if the nature of the problem is behavioral or medical. Dogs sometimes develop overly attached bonds to their people, and when you leave your dog, he may become restless.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_pacing_and_acting_weird\"><\/span>Why is my dog pacing and acting weird?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your Dog is Sick<\/b> Dogs that aren&#8217;t feeling well may appear restless. Because they are in discomfort or even in distress, they may pace about your home or not sleep well at night. Dogs, for example, that are suffering with a life-threatening condition called bloat may appear agitated, uncomfortable and restless.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_a_restless_dog\"><\/span>How do you calm a restless dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>7 Proven Ways to Calm Your Anxious Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Exercise Your Dog. If your dog has separation anxiety, the obvious way to ease their mind is to never leave them alone.  <\/li>\n<li>Physical Contact.  <\/li>\n<li>Massage.  <\/li>\n<li>Music Therapy.  <\/li>\n<li>Time-Out.  <\/li>\n<li>Calming Coats\/T-Shirts.  <\/li>\n<li>Alternative Therapies.<\/li>\n<p>03-Apr-2019<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What does it mean when a dog can&#8217;t relax?What causes extreme restlessness in dogs?What do you do when your dog won&#8217;t calm down?Why wont my dog relax and lay down?Why is my dog not relaxing?Why is my dog restless and can&#8217;t settle?What does it mean when a dog is restless?Why has my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15516","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15516"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15516"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15516\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15516"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15516"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}