A dark gray slide with a teal #TrainingTipTuesday banner at the top. Large white text reads “KEEP AN EYE ON STRESS.” Below is a photo of a fluffy tan puppy sitting and looking at the camera. Smaller text underneath reads, “Your puppy shows little signs they’re overwhelmed before things get big.” Ready, Pup, Go! logo at the bottom.
Dark gray slide with teal #TrainingTipTuesday banner. Large heading reads “WHY IT MATTERS.” Bullet points say:
• If you notice stress early, you can help your puppy before they melt down.
• It prevents things like barking, nipping, or zoomies caused by overwhelm.
• Your puppy will feel safer knowing you’re paying attention.
• A calm puppy learns much better than an overwhelmed one.
Ready, Pup, Go! logo at the bottom.
Dark gray slide with teal #TrainingTipTuesday banner. Heading reads “WHAT YOU NEED.”
Text lists quick stress signals: lip licking (not after eating), yawning, turning away or avoiding, sniffing the ground suddenly, shaking off, freezing or slowing down.
Cartoon doodles of a yawning dog and a sniffing dog appear on the right and bottom corners. Ready, Pup, Go! logo at the bottom.
Dark gray slide with teal #TrainingTipTuesday banner. Heading reads “STEP-BY-STEP.” Numbered list:
Spot the signs: yawning, lip licking, turning away, sniffing.
Make it easier: add space or pause the activity.
Offer calm: sniffing, a chew, or a short break.
Reward calm: mark (“Yes!”) and treat when your puppy relaxes.
Ready, Pup, Go! logo at the bottom.
Puppies communicate stress through small signs: yawning, lip licking, turning away, sudden sniffing. 🐾
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