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Stress Busters

Thanks for taking part in our Stress Busters workshop!

Today, we’re going to discover what stress looks like in a dog, and what we can do about it. Whenever you’re ready to begin, hit the green start button below.


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Question

How might you tell when a dog is stressed?

Think about how you or someone you know might act when stressed, scared or worried. Would a dog act the same way, or differently?

Feel free to write your answers down, or discuss with those around you.
When you're ready, click next to move on.


Activity

Why might a dog feel stressed?

In the following pages you'll see some images of dogs and a short explanation about why they feel stressed. Choose which word best describes how they might be feeling.


A dog looking unhappy

Buster can't get to his food.

Buster's family have gone to bed and Buster is hungry. His food bowl is in the kitchen, but the kitchen door is closed. Which word describes how Buster might be feeling?