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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2025 · 13 MIN

Does Your Dog Need a Stress Bucket Holiday?

from For The Love Of Dogs (and their humans!) · host Deb from Busy Pawz

Ever feel like your dog’s behaviour has changed after a stressful event—even when everything seems “back to normal”? 😕In this episode, we’re diving into the concept of the stress bucket holiday—why some dogs need a full emotional reset, and how to support them when their nervous system is overloaded.I’ll share a recent example from my own dog Kenya, signs your dog might need a break, and what a “holiday” actually looks like (hint: it’s not fancy—it’s just what they need).💡 You’ll learn:Why recovery is more than physicalHow to recognise subtle stress signalsWhat to pause, ditch, or soften to help your dog truly resetHow nervous system rest can fast-track your dog’s long-term progressSometimes doing less is exactly what your dog needs most. Let’s unpack that together.🧡 Read the blog that goes with this episode:👉 busypawz.com.au/post/stress-bucket-holiday📘 Download your free eBooks:→ Chaos to Calm: busypawz.com.au/free-dog-training-ebook→ Beyond Behaviour: busypawz.com.au/energy-healing-dogs-ebook—✨ Want to support a friend going through a tough time with their dog?Send them this episode. It might be the encouragement they need today. 🐾

Ever feel like your dog’s behaviour has changed after a stressful event—even when everything seems “back to normal”? 😕In this episode, we’re diving into the concept of the stress bucket holiday—why some dogs need a full emotional reset, and how to support them when their nervous system is overloaded.I’ll share a recent example from my own dog Kenya, signs your dog might need a break, and what a “holiday” actually looks like (hint: it’s not fancy—it’s just what they need).💡 You’ll learn:Why recovery is more than physicalHow to recognise subtle stress signalsWhat to pause, ditch, or soften to help your dog truly resetHow nervous system rest can fast-track your dog’s long-term progressSometimes doing less is exactly what your dog needs most. Let’s unpack that together.🧡 Read the blog that goes with this episode:👉 busypawz.com.au/post/stress-bucket-holiday📘 Download your free eBooks:→ Chaos to Calm: busypawz.com.au/free-dog-training-ebook→ Beyond Behaviour: busypawz.com.au/energy-healing-dogs-ebook—✨ Want to support a friend going through a tough time with their dog?Send them this episode. It might be the encouragement they need today. 🐾

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