What is a 4 month old puppy worried about?

Moderate stress is the norm. Everyone experiences it: both we and our pets. It should be understood that stress is not always something negative. It can also be positive. For example, a puppy who is addicted to new games also experiences stress. But it is comparable to the pleasant excitement of a person who is mastering a new, long-awaited area.

But if the stress develops into a strong and prolonged one, the body is at risk. Especially when it comes to the fragile body of a growing pet. Due to severe stress, the puppy may refuse food and water, his sleep is disturbed, his behavior becomes lethargic. All this quickly leads to health problems. To prevent this from happening, the owner must carefully monitor the condition of the puppy. Know what stress factors are characteristic of the baby at certain periods of life, how to smooth out experiences and prevent them from developing into health problems.

Let’s look at the main stressors that a four-month-old puppy faces.

• Change of teeth. At 4 months, the puppy continues to change teeth. This process is accompanied by discomfort, itching in the gums, and often severe pain.

• Diet change. The introduction of a new food may be accompanied by some discomfort. It will take time for the body to adjust and get used to the new diet.

• Increase activity and walking time. Most recently, the puppy spent almost all the time at his mother’s side, then he got into a new house, where a cozy couch was waiting for him, and now he is already conquering his first street avenues and walking areas. His body gets acquainted with the new load and develops at the speed of light. And this is fitness!

• Increased research interest. At 4 months, a huge new world opens up for a puppy. He learns that the boundaries of the apartment are not the whole planet, that there are so many interesting and unknown things behind the door! This is an incredibly valuable time, and you will be touched by the curiosity of your pet more than once. However, a large flow of new information can exhaust a small researcher. Be careful and dose your acquaintance with the outside world!

• Teaching first commands. The puppy got acquainted with the nickname and his place even before 4 months, and now is the time to start the path of mastering the main commands. This is not easy, because learning is a huge load on cognitive function.

• New social experience. The puppy is already familiar with family members. Now he has to get acquainted with other people and animals on a walk, understand how to behave with them, take his place in the hierarchy. Communication is great, but also energy-intensive. Help your pet blend harmoniously into the world!

– The most important thing is your concern. Absolutely all interaction with the puppy should be saturated with it. Even if you are angry with your pet, do not forget that you are everything to him, and he always needs your protection. Be his support and friend.

– In education, be consistent and focus on the puppy. Some pets pick up information faster, others slower. Start training with the simplest commands, do not overwork the puppy. Remember that this is a child and he can learn the world at this stage of life quickly and painlessly only through the game and encouragement with a treat. Instill pleasant associations with learning. Try to build the process of education and training in conditions conducive to this. Do not increase stress with difficult tasks, rudeness and punishments. Otherwise, the puppy will start to be afraid of you and stop trusting you, and this has never led to something good.

– Get a variety of special toys for the puppy. They will help brighten up leisure and give the baby pleasant emotions. Special dental toys will relieve gum pain associated with teething.

– Play with your baby more often and spend as much time as possible together. This is how true friendship is born!

Don’t create unnecessary stressors. Development comes from a point of rest. It is better if the puppy will get acquainted with the world in a calm atmosphere. It is better to postpone major repairs in the apartment, moving and long-term transportation if possible.

– If the puppy is very worried, if stress affects his well-being, do not hesitate and contact a veterinarian. He will tell you how to reduce anxiety and take care of the growing body of your pet.

Very soon your baby will turn into a beautiful stately dog, but for now we wish him a happy childhood. Enjoy this time, it goes by so fast!