New research indicates that work-related stress can significantly affect dogs, as they are sensitive to their owners' emotions. A study found that high job stress and rumination about work lead to behavioral stress in dogs, reflected in actions like pacing and whining. The study surveyed 85 working adults with dogs and highlighted how dogs can mirror their owner's emotional state, suggesting that pet owners may need mindfulness and decompression practices to reduce the impact of their stress on their pets' well-being.
When job-related stress is paired with persistent rumination, it results in real behavioral stress responses in dogs.
Dogs whose owners reported high job stress showed more behavioral signs of stress such as pacing, whining, or reduced playfulness.
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