Short answer Most of the time, a dog starts acting anxious because something in the environment feels hard to predict, scary, or uncomfortable. Common triggers include being left alone, loud noises, changes in routine, unfamiliar...

Yes, your anxiety can make your dog anxious, but not every stressed owner has a stressed dog. Dogs often notice changes in tone, posture, routine, and energy at home. That can affect how settled they feel. The important part is...