Most dog behavior problems do not come out of nowhere. Before the barking, lunging, mouthing, jumping, chasing, growling, or complete shutdown happens, there are usually warning signs. The problem is that many owners do not recognize those signs until the behavior has already escalated. Overstimulation happens when a dog’s brain and body take in more excitement, stress, frustration, or environmental pressure than they can calmly process. This can happen on walks, at the park,
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