arousal, excitement
Rough Mouthing – a Symptom of Over-Arousal
The rough mouthing is definitely generated by excitement. Mina grabs and bites hands; she leaps up and grabs clothes. When particularly aroused, she may even growl as she does so.
The rough mouthing is definitely generated by excitement. Mina grabs and bites hands; she leaps up and grabs clothes. When particularly aroused, she may even growl as she does so.
We love perky, bright and quick little dogs but because they are so reactive to things their stress levels easily rocket. This high state of arousal spreads tentacles that can adversely affect many areas of the dogs’ (and their owners’) lives.
Although bold and friendly with people and other dogs, she is unfortunately becoming increasingly fearful of certain things, with new fears being added to the list as time goes by.