Is Your Dog in Sympathetic or Parasympathetic Mode — or Are They Balanced?
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) constantly shifts between two primary states:
• Sympathetic — fight or flight
• Parasympathetic — rest, digest, and recovery
Dogs ideally move fluidly between these states depending on what life throws at them. But sometimes a dog gets stuck in one mode for too long.
When that happens, the signs show up in behavior, digestion, physical health, and emotional resilience.
Understanding which state your dog is leaning toward can help you choose the right tools to support nervous system balance.
