A bored dog and an overstimulated dog often look the same, believe it or not. In fact, hyperactivity is a sure sign that your dog might be experiencing sensory overload. Many dogs will start behaving somewhat erratically, running around and chewing or biting things they don’t normally show any interest in.
What causes dog overstimulation?
Overstimulation occurs when there are so many things going on in a dog’s environment that it becomes overwhelmed and can’t process them all at once, usually resulting in hyper-arousal. Then there is aggression, when a dog does not like something and intends to harm it.
How do I stop my dog from being too friendly?
Keep your dog on lead if necessary and if he is too excited to sniff, try scattering a few very small treats for him to sniff out and find. Walk as slow as necessary to allow your dog to sniff as much as he likes.
What are the symptoms of canine cognitive dysfunction?
Dogs with CCD show behavioral alterations such as disorientation, altered interactions with owners, other pets and the environment, sleep-wake cycle disturbance, house-soiling and changes in activity [14]. Such dogs may have severely impaired cognitive function that is considered to be similar to dementia in humans.
Can dogs have sensory processing disorder?
These dogs are sometimes called Sensory Processing Disorder Dogs. Similar to autism assistance dogs, this type of service animal benefits people with all types of psychiatric disabilities.