Why is my dog reverting to bad habits after having a litter?

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I have had Sera for two years now and I had her fairly well trained but she’s reverted back to the way she was when I first got her. She’s pulling things off the counters, dragging trash all through the house or yard, and she’s taking food off of people’s plates. What could be causing this?? She also had a litter of puppies about a month and a half ago if that matters. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 2 years and 5 months old | 53 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

The stress of having puppies can definitely cause behavioral changes, especially as her hormones change, or if she was recently separated from them. Reverting back to a "puppy" style of training and keeping a close eye on her, as well as taking time to spend time together, pheromone diffusers to reduce stress, chew toys to reduce stress, making sure she is getting enough food to cover her energy needs and that of nursing, etc may help her settle back down. If the behavior continues, or she seems ill or in distress, a vet visit to rule out issues is also a good idea.

Why is my dog reverting to bad habits after having a litter?

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