anxious behaviors

Why Does My Dog Not Like Loud Noises?

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Why Does My Dog Not Like Loud Noises? Thunder, fireworks, and loud vehicles are probably the most common noise phobia triggers. Dogs’ sensitivity to the changes in barometric pressure can trigger fearful reactions to thunder long before humans even hear it. Why is my dog so sensitive to noise? Dogs that experience fear and phobic

Does Mental Health Issues Like Generalized Anxiety Run In Families?

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Does Mental Health Issues Like Generalized Anxiety Run In Families? Genetic factors: GAD may run in families. Just as a child can inherit parent’s brown hair, green eyes, and nearsightedness, a child can also inherit that parent’s tendency toward excessive anxiety. Current research suggests that one-third of the risk of experienced GAD is genetic. Is