{"id":1953,"date":"2024-03-08T12:22:54","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T12:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enrichyourdogslife.com\/?p=1953"},"modified":"2025-07-28T20:26:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T19:26:55","slug":"dog-is-over-threshold-what-does-that-actually-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enrichyourdogslife.com\/de\/dog-training\/dog-is-over-threshold-what-does-that-actually-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog is “Over Threshold” – what does that actually mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Have you watched a YouTube video or been to a dog training class and heard ‘the dog is over threshold’ or someone saying ‘avoid going over your dog’s threshold’, keep em below threshold or something like this and you had no idea what they were talking about? We got you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Over threshold” is a term used to describe a dog that is experiencing an emotional or behavioural state of arousal that is beyond their threshold of tolerance. When a dog becomes over threshold, they may exhibit signs of stress, anxiety, fear, aggression, or other undesirable behaviours. It’s important to recognise the signs of an over threshold dog and take appropriate steps to manage and mitigate the situation to prevent further escalation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some common signs of an over threshold dog:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you notice any of these signs in your dog, it’s important to intervene and manage the situation to prevent further escalation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some steps you can take:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s important to remember that an over threshold dog should be handled with care and patience, and it’s crucial to understand and address the underlying triggers or causes of their heightened arousal. With proper management, training, and professional guidance, many over threshold dogs can learn to cope with stress and anxiety in a more appropriate and manageable manner.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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