# 162 | Holiday Hangover is Real: Why Your Dog is Biting or Melting Down

An episode of [Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1727953772), 18 Dec 2025, 22 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/f16f254c/podcast/play/112587255/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-13%2F040bf50b-fa32-bc86-a330-9813051abead.mp3

Hey Dog Lover! 🐾 So your dog was “fine” during the day… until they weren’t. The guests are gone, the cookies are stale, and suddenly your pup is pacing, snapping, or flat-out melting down. What gives? In this episode, we unpack the Holiday Hangover — that post-festivity fallout where stacked stress finally spills over. You’ll hear: • The signs your dog is approaching their limit 😬 • Why “he’s been fine” might be false reassurance • Simple shifts to support recovery — like crate time, quiet time, and rhythm resets Let’s ditch the guilt and get curious. Because understanding how stress accumulates helps us prevent those post-holiday “behaviour surprises.” I hope you enjoy this one. Tracy xoxoxo Don’t forget to follow, share, and leave a review! Next Steps🐾👣 Want to work with me? Join the Fearless Framework, our 12-month online program that helps you not only understand your dog, but build confidence naturally—without relying on tools, tricks, or treats. 👉 BeyondObedience.ca/fearless 🎶 Music credit to Shawn Trotter at ShawnTrotter.com

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