Companion Animals

Dog Mental Health Recognition

Growing recognition of dog mental health needs including anxiety, compulsive disorders, and grief is driving better access to behavioural services.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in dog mental health recognition
Millions of animals benefit from better companion animals welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain

Welfare Considerations

Dog mental health deserves equal attention to physical health welfare.

What You Can Do

Access qualified behaviourist support for dogs
Advocate for veterinary behaviour specialist training
Support mental health monitoring alongside physical health
Raise awareness of dog mental health