The behaviors look small at first, until they start stacking up.

Most dog anxiety does not announce itself loudly. It slips in sideways. A little pacing here, a sudden habit there, something that feels off but easy to excuse. Life gets busy, routines change, and the signs blend into the background. Then one day, your dog is no longer just nervous. They are unraveling in ways that affect sleep, health, and trust. The trouble is that many of these signals look harmless on their own. Taken together, they tell a different story. This is where that quiet line between manageable stress and something deeper often gets crossed



