Stress Release

Stress is today's reality, focus on today

Everyday stress seeps into our lives, from baby formula shortages to high prices from gas to food. There doesn't seem to be an end in sight. The fallout is stress. Stress in dogs escalates when their needs are not being met. What can we do for our dogs, if our own needs aren't being met? We can focus on things that cost little to nothing, like providing resting sleep for our dogs setting the stage with soft music, chews, cozy beds, warmth. The household can be a safe haven for humans and dogs by providing a place that is stress free. What is comforting? What can provide for immediate needs. This can make a huge difference coping with stresses experienced outside the home. Focus on today, on providing daily toy play, which can also bring joy. Focus on dog's sensory needs. It is in the simplicity of caring for dogs in our lives, that we reciprocally can find joy to release stress in our own complicated lives. Focus on getting out, exercising and providing activities that mentally tire, while allowing the building relationships. Dogs can help us to enjoy life and to put what is important into perspective. Stress is today's reality, but looking to our dog's and their needs, can help us survive another day.