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Originally Posted by Djean1981
I had a Winnie-Poo that lived for 18 years. She looked like a stuffed animal. Very loveable, but very easily stressed out, emotionally. I feel bad for the dogs at the squares with the crowds, music, kids running ...
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Many dogs, especially small dogs, have anxiety issues. They live in a world of giants that take them places and expose them to loud noises, bright lights, confusing activity, strange sights, sounds, smells, etc. They would be happier at home in their safe zone.
Sadly, people use these same poor dogs for "emotional support", heaping their own anxiety onto the already overwhelmed helpless little dog.
Have anxiety? There is medicine for that. Take a "chill pill" or carry a teddy bear. Don't lose your emotional problems on a helpless little dog. That is like telling your 5 year old not only to worry about tying his shoes, but to worry about paying the mortgage while he is at it.