Stress & Adjustment series

Keeping a Recovery Log

A short record can show progress that is hard to notice from memory alone.

Keeping a Recovery Log

Record the trigger

Note what happened, how close or intense it was, and the first signs you observed.

Measure recovery

Write down how long it took for the dog to eat, sniff, rest, play, or return to normal movement.

Review for trends

Progress may mean fewer signals, shorter recovery, or coping at a greater distance. Worsening patterns also become clearer.

Keeping a Recovery Log

What to avoid

Keep the response gentle.

Avoid deliberately recreating stressful events just to collect data.

Safety boundary

When to get more help.

Share the log with your veterinarian or behavior professional when distress is persistent or severe.

Educational information only. It does not replace veterinary care or individualized behavior support.
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