I have always noticed a much higher level of anxiety in small dogs. A few years back, I owned a Min Pin and it was one of the most nervous little things I had ever met. There are a number of ways to tell if your dog is anxious, but rest easy, there are also plenty of ways to help your furry friend through it.

Symptoms of Anxiety in a Small Dog:

• Nervous Peeing
• Extreme Panting
• Trembling
• Belly Crouching/Pancaking
• Snarling/Snapping

Possible Solutions:

• Be very Slow and Calm: Be non-chalant about things and calm. Alot of dogs are anxious based off excitement, and being all “jazzed up” will set them off.
• Consistency: Don’t be too flighty. Establish set feeding times, and give the dog a sense of structure.
• Distract him: If something has your dog upset, try to change his/her focus to something they enjoy.
• Medications: As a last resort, your Vet may be able to help you out with a medication.