{"id":15905,"date":"2022-03-25T10:55:52","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-acting-weird-and-distant\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:55:52","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:52","slug":"why-is-my-dog-acting-weird-and-distant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-acting-weird-and-distant\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog acting weird and distant?"},"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\/why-is-my-dog-acting-weird-and-distant\/#Why_is_my_dog_acting_weird_and_distant\" title=\"Why is my dog acting weird and distant?\">Why is my dog acting weird and distant?<\/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\/why-is-my-dog-acting-weird-and-distant\/#Why_is_my_dog_ignoring_me_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my dog ignoring me all of a sudden?\">Why is my dog ignoring me 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-acting-weird-and-distant\/#Why_is_my_dog_acting_sad_and_distant\" title=\"Why is my dog acting sad and distant?\">Why is my dog acting sad and distant?<\/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\/why-is-my-dog-acting-weird-and-distant\/#Why_is_my_dog_distancing_himself_from_me\" title=\"Why is my dog distancing himself from me?\">Why is my dog distancing himself from me?<\/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\/why-is-my-dog-acting-weird-and-distant\/#Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_distant\" title=\"Why is my dog suddenly distant?\">Why is my dog suddenly distant?<\/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\/why-is-my-dog-acting-weird-and-distant\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_not_feeling_well\" title=\"How can you tell if a dog is not feeling well?\">How can you tell if a dog is not feeling well?<\/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\/why-is-my-dog-acting-weird-and-distant\/#Why_is_my_dog_acting_weird_and_scared_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my dog acting weird and scared all of a sudden?\">Why is my dog acting weird and scared 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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-acting-weird-and-distant\/#Why_is_my_dog_acting_confused\" title=\"Why is my dog acting confused?\">Why is my dog acting confused?<\/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\/why-is-my-dog-acting-weird-and-distant\/#What_should_I_do_when_my_dog_ignores_me\" title=\"What should I do when my dog ignores me?\">What should I do when my dog ignores me?<\/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\/why-is-my-dog-acting-weird-and-distant\/#Why_does_my_dog_not_want_to_be_around_me_anymore\" title=\"Why does my dog not want to be around me anymore?\">Why does my dog not want to be around me anymore?<\/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\/why-is-my-dog-acting-weird-and-distant\/#Why_is_my_dog_all_of_a_sudden_acting_sad\" title=\"Why is my dog all of a sudden acting sad?\">Why is my dog all of a sudden acting sad?<\/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\/why-is-my-dog-acting-weird-and-distant\/#Why_does_my_dog_want_to_be_away_from_me\" title=\"Why does my dog want to be away from me?\">Why does my dog want to be away from me?<\/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\/why-is-my-dog-acting-weird-and-distant\/#Why_is_my_dog_being_distant_from_me_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my dog being distant from me all of a sudden?\">Why is my dog being distant from me 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\/why-is-my-dog-acting-weird-and-distant\/#Why_is_my_dog_not_acting_like_himself\" title=\"Why is my dog not acting like himself?\">Why is my dog not acting like himself?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_acting_weird_and_distant\"><\/span>Why is my dog acting weird and distant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can act weird in many different ways, but all of them can invoke the same alarming feelings in us. So, why is your dog acting weird? There are many reasons your dog could be acting weird, including <b>illness, injury, boredom, anxiety, problems with their diet, or changes to their environment<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_ignoring_me_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my dog ignoring me all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though usually associated with a behavioral issue or a failing conditioned response, your dog may be ignoring you for a medical reason. If your dog suddenly starts ignoring you, appears off-balance, and seems to startle easy, <b>he may be suffering from a ruptured eardrum<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_acting_sad_and_distant\"><\/span>Why is my dog acting sad and distant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog seems sad, <b>it might mean he or she is not feeling well either emotionally or physically. In any case, do not ignore it! Like humans, a sad dog could be an indication of depression or it could be a symptom of a physical injury.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_distancing_himself_from_me\"><\/span>Why is my dog distancing himself from me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Isolating Himself Occurs in Dogs. Your dog may be isolating himself <b>because of a mental or physical condition, the reason of which could vary. Anxieties and fears are commonly seen in dogs, and can develop due to a number of reasons, such as poor socialization or trauma.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_distant\"><\/span>Why is my dog suddenly distant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is keeping his distance or doesn&#8217;t seem interested in your usual pats and snuggles, it&#8217;s easy to be concerned that he&#8217;s mad. More than likely, <b>he&#8217;s tired or just not feeling well. Dogs try to conceal pain and discomfort, so avoiding contact with you may just be a way of hiding how crummy he&#8217;s feeling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_not_feeling_well\"><\/span>How can you tell if a dog is not feeling well?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>11 Common Signs Your Dog Is Sick and Needs to See a Vet<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Vomiting or Diarrhea.  <\/li>\n<li>Increased or Decreased Urination.  <\/li>\n<li>Loss of Appetite.  <\/li>\n<li>Change in Drinking Habits.  <\/li>\n<li>Unexplained Weight Loss or Gain.  <\/li>\n<li>Changes in Personality.  <\/li>\n<li>Coughing, Wheezing, or Trouble Breathing.  <\/li>\n<li>Hair Loss\/Itchy Skin.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_acting_weird_and_scared_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my dog acting weird and scared all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs act paranoid all of a sudden <b>due to underlying fear, phobia, separation anxiety, or physical health issues. Although the complexity of a paranoid dog hasn&#8217;t been thoroughly analyzed, it&#8217;s a fact that some canines suffer from this.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_acting_confused\"><\/span>Why is my dog acting confused?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Disorientation is one of the most recognizable signs of dog dementia. You may see your dog wandering around like it is lost, seemingly confused about its surroundings, or going to an incorrect door seeking to be let out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_when_my_dog_ignores_me\"><\/span>What should I do when my dog ignores me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your pup is ignoring you, <b>get him to focus on you using treats and toys; positively reinforce him when he pays attention to you and makes eye contact. With training, your pup will learn to pay attention to you on command and look forward to spending time with you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_not_want_to_be_around_me_anymore\"><\/span>Why does my dog not want to be around me anymore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is keeping his distance or doesn&#8217;t seem interested in your usual pats and snuggles, it&#8217;s easy to be concerned that he&#8217;s mad. More than likely, <b>he&#8217;s tired or just not feeling well. Dogs try to conceal pain and discomfort, so avoiding contact with you may just be a way of hiding how crummy he&#8217;s feeling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_all_of_a_sudden_acting_sad\"><\/span>Why is my dog all of a sudden acting sad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the most common reasons for sadness in dogs include: <b>Illness. <\/b><b>Loss of someone (member of the family or pet) Addition in the family.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_want_to_be_away_from_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog want to be away from me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs are not moralists. They will not dislike a person for their views or character. They will judge us by their experience of both specific individuals and humans in general. A dog will often not like being around a person <b>because they feel uncomfortable or threatened by them<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_being_distant_from_me_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my dog being distant from me all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog who suddenly becomes disinterested in his pack <b>may be experiencing a wide range of emotions, such as jealousy, anxiety or depression. Has anything changed in your home environment recently? Maybe someone moved into your home (or out of it). Maybe you&#8217;ve been taking him for walks less often than usual.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_not_acting_like_himself\"><\/span>Why is my dog not acting like himself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs are not moralists. They will not dislike a person for their views or character. They will judge us by their experience of both specific individuals and humans in general. A dog will often not like being around a person <b>because they feel uncomfortable or threatened by them<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\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 Why is my dog acting weird and distant?Why is my dog ignoring me all of a sudden?Why is my dog acting sad and distant?Why is my dog distancing himself from me?Why is my dog suddenly distant?How can you tell if a dog is not feeling well?Why is my dog acting weird and&#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":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15905"}],"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=15905"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15905\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15905"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15905"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15905"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}