According to a recent research, your dog may become unhappy if you share work-related stress at home.
According to a research, talking about work-related stress with their dogs at home might have a detrimental effect on their wellbeing.
Work Stress
According to a recent research, dog owners who complain to their dogs about a difficult workday may be contributing to their stress and dissatisfaction.
American researchers discovered that dogs show more signs of stress-related behavior when they are exposed to their owners’ work-related stress. According to the Daily Mail, the research advises owners to “protect the well-being of man’s best friend” by not bringing work-related issues home.
Owner Impact
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According to the research, work-related stress is a prevalent problem in the United Kingdom, impacting over 700,000 individuals annually and resulting in an estimated 16 million missed workdays. A group of psychologists from Virginia’s Radford University sought to determine if stress among owners may also have an impact on family pets.
On days when they returned home feeling anxious, as well as on days off or with less stress, they requested 85 individuals who had dogs to watch their pets. They advised owners to keep an eye out for symptoms of their dogs’ discontent, such persistent whining or a lack of food.
Dog Stress Transfer
Published in the journal Scientific Reports, the findings demonstrated that dogs’ levels of stress increased on days when their owners voiced concerns about issues at work. There seemed to be an emotional influence on the dogs from stressful work-related thoughts.
Dogs are very sensitive creatures who are able to “catch” human emotions and sentiments, according to the study. They get more anxious when their owner does. Since most people consider their dogs to be family, shielding them from stress could motivate them to avoid thinking about their jobs.
Emotional Bond
According to earlier research, dogs become agitated when they hear their humans sob. The scientists also pointed out that dogs may be able to detect elevated amounts of cortisol, a hormone generated when the body is under stress, thanks to their keen sense of smell.
The research emphasizes the close emotional connection that exists between dogs and their owners as well as the need of considering pets’ welfare after a demanding workday.