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We all know how an emotional support animal helps us relax and relieve our stress but, do you know that hugging your dog a lot can actually stress it? Sounds strange but this is true. A pet or an ESA is a reflection of its owner and can mirror similar emotions. Getting an emotional support animal will need a valid and genuine ESA letter but keeping the ESA healthy, both physically and mentally, is your responsibility. After all, giving and getting comfort is a two-way process. Wondering how could you make your ESA feel stressed out? The following are some things that you may be doing unknowingly. 1. Stressing Yourself Out Stress is a part of our everyday life and where your ESA helps you relieve that stress, it also relies on you to relieve its stress. Like we said before, it is a two way process and both you and your ESA depend on each other. Likewise, if you are stressed, your ESA will also be stressed. Studies show that a dog’s cortisol levels tells a lot about its owner. However, rest assured that your stress will not have any damaging effects on your dog. 2. Leaving it alone for Too Long Just like humans, dogs can also develop ‘separation anxiety’ and just like us, loneliness and being left alone for way too long can adversely affect their mental state. Some telltale signs include peeing at unusual places, barking too much and without any apparent reasons and damaging the furniture. If your dog is showing any such signs, take it to see a doctor and start the medication as soon as possible. 3. Being Overly Commanding Your pet or ESA is like a kid. Yes, it is and just like when a kid gets scared and confused when you give too many orders and instructions. We know that you want your emotional support dog to behave well and disciplined but, have patience and give it some time to understand. Studies show that owners with higher neuroticism tendency give more orders and their dogs take more time to understand. It does not pose any potential danger to your dog but it does stress them. 4. Feeling Nervous in Social Settings Are you nervous in social situations and settings? Chances are that your dog is nervous too. It is quite interesting to know how an ESA and its owner influence each other’s mood and mental state. Researchers have found that a person who is nervous and unsure when interacting with other humans has a dog that has ‘insecure attachment personality and style’. Having an ESA to support you is great but you need to realize that just like you need emotional support from your dog, it needs the same from you also.
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