# The Reason Your Dog Is on Edge Before the Holiday Guests Arrive | Dog Behavior

An episode of [The Dog Who Asked for More: Understanding Life With Your Dog Beyond Dog Training and Behavior](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1714293589), 24 Nov 2025, 7:59.

Audio: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8edaa020-b25a-41a9-a268-08756cde0590.mp3

Is your dog pacing, clinging, or hiding while you’re still just cleaning and making lists? Long before the doorbell rings, your dog is reading the signs: the vacuum running more often, guest towels coming out, clothes you never wear, a faster pace, a tighter voice. Those small changes tell a sensitive dog that something big is on the way, and the stress can build for days before the actual event. By the time guests arrive, a dog who seemed fine may have been holding it together the whole time. You’ll hear: • What precursor cues are, and why sensitive dogs catch them so early • How Fitz gets thrown off every November without a single guest coming over • Why Toby disappears the moment the cleaning starts, and how giving him a way to opt out changed things • Simple ways to support your dog before the big day, starting with enrichment before the vacuum ever comes out Press play if your dog starts acting off long before anything on the calendar actually happens. Want More Support? The free resource mentioned in this episode is now part of a full course inside The Dog Who Asked for More community. Current free courses include: • What's Really in Your Dog's Bowl • Why Your Dog Won't Settle • Caring for Your Aging Dog • Pet Travel Preparedness Join the community to access the free courses. 👉 https://www.skool.com/the-dog-who-asked-for-more-6959/about Shop What Em Uses with Fitz & Toby Enrichment tools, nutrition support, and daily essentials — all in one place. 👉 thedogwhoaskedformore.myshopdot.com This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it helps support the podcast and the RV tour.

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