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List of all Articles in Animals
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Dog Health Conditions and Terms You Should Know, Part 3...
Continued from part two. Epilepsy/seizure disorder When your Boxer is between 2 to 5 years old, he may develop seizure disorder. When he has an epilepsy attack, he'd be unconscious and may look like he is not breathing but he is. He is not...
Dog Training - When To Give Your Dog The Freedom Off The Leash
Many dog owners are anxious to give their four legged companions
the freedom of going off leash, but it is important not to rush
that important step. Dogs should only be allowed off their leash
after they have become masters of all the basic...
How To Choose The Perfect Dog Name For Your Puppy.
So you've brought home your new puppy, it's time to name your new animal friend but you're running short on ideas. Choosing a name for your dog can be hard if you aren't feeling very creative, so here we give you a head start with the basics and...
Training the shy or fearful puppy or dog
With dogs as with people, some dogs and puppies are naturally
more bold and daring than others. When you watch a group of
puppies play, it will quickly become apparent which ones are
bold and which ones are shy. Some of the puppies will hang...
Understanding Dog Fleas: How Fleas Breed & Affect Your Dog's Health
Fleas belong to the insect order Siphonaptera. They are common pests and may attack many mammals, including man. They can be a year round problem because they infest not only pets but also the home of the owner. Because of this, treatment of the pet...
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Abusing Your Pets or Other Animals Will Not Take Away Your Anxieties
When feeling stressed or anxious, some people sometimes take it
out on their pets or other animals. Both of these alternatives
are wrong. There is a better way to deal with your stresses and
anxieties besides taking it out on your pets. Here is a list of
alternate ways that a person can use to help manage their
stress, anxieties, and fears.
First and foremost, seek help and treatment from a professional.
Getting help from a counselor or other professional is very
important and can provide you much help and insights in dealing
with your current problem. Getting help from a professional
should be the first thing you do if you have trouble managing
your anxieties.
Try to learn what is the real source of your fears and
anxieties. Knowing what the source of your problem is can go a
long way in finding the solution. Think about it and try to
figure out what is the source of your fears and stress. As a
Layman, I learned that finding the source of your fears will put
you that much closer in feeling better.
Sometimes, we get stressed when everything happens all at once.
Instead of taking it out on an innocent animal, a person should
take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few
minutes to get your mind off of the problem. A person could take
a walk, listen to some music, read the newspaper or do an
activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things. This
mental timeout can help you refocus on your current situation.
When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you with
a lot of anxiety, the first thing you can do is to break the
task into a series of smaller steps. Completing these smaller
tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and
increases your chances of success.
As a Layman and not as a professional, I realize it is not easy
to deal with all of our fears and other problems, however do not
take it out on your pets or other animals. They didn't do
anything wrong and remember there are better ways to deal with
your anxieties and stresses.
About the author:
Stan Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to Managing
Fear" an easy to read book that presents a overview of
techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and
anxieties. For additional information go to:
http://www.managingfear.com
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