Vague or unaccountable fears.   Appearing agitated for no apparent reason – horses that startle.  The animal becomes anxious and you can see no cause.

Intolerance toward other animals, people, events   and situations; they may dislike people or animals.

A loss of self-control, which may manifest in a variety of behaviors.  An animal suffering with an irritating condition or infection may lose self-control, violently scratching itself in a desperate attempt to find relief.

Repeated unsuccessful behavior patterns, doesn’t learn from past mistakes: dogs that chew on cushions no matter how many times they’re told not to; a horse knocks down the same fence in the arena, which is well within its capabilities.  

Possessive in nature, very territorial. Highly protective of family and home: a cat who rubs against your legs constantly, a dog that demands to be petted, especially if anyone else enters the room.  Manipulatively loving to keep control.

No apparent interest in the world around them: animals that sleep all the time, have trouble paying attention, or seem to live more in a dream than in the present.

Obsessive cleanliness, fastidiousness.  Constant licking or nibbling on themselves may have a distaste for eating, mating or defecating. 

Overwhelmed by a sense of responsibility from a temporary circumstance: dogs or cats who abandon their litter because it is too much to handle.

Despondency due to a setback such as not going for a walk as usual or temporary separation from owner or companion. 

Overly concerned with companionship because they are lonely.  Constant barking or whimpering to get attention; hovering for attention, whining while you are away.

Jealousy of other animals or a new baby in the home.  Angry growling, hissing, barking, snapping or unprovoked attacks.

Homesickness or over-attachment to the past, demonstrated through signs of distress: loss of appetite, becoming introverted.  Especially useful when owner has died, or for extended periods at the kennel or left home alone.

Lethargy or lack of enthusiasm to go anywhere, shying away from anything which is demanding or requires activity or effort: a dog lacking enthusiasm to go for a walk. 

Impatient and seeming to have boundless energy: cats that rush about the house, dogs that can’t wait to be taken for a walk and always run ahead, horses that are difficult to control before a race.

Lack of self-confidence or avoiding situations where they have to perform: a horse that walks into the arena head down and tail between the legs refusing to do any jumps, a new cat that has to integrate into an existing feline social structure.

For fears, afraid of lightening, visits to the vet.   May shake or shiver when confronted with the thing that frightens them.  Shy and timid animals.

Exhaustion, fatigue due to over work:  for working animals, such as sheep dogs and farm horses, or for those who are involved in racing, competitive events or shows.

Terror, panic-stricken as shown by physical signs:  fur bristles on the back; the stance is one of defense, body trembling.

Animals who can’t make up their mind: cats who spend an unnecessarily long time going from one cushion to another before finally falling asleep, or dogs that ask to go for a walk then change their minds as soon as you go outside.

Abused or mistreated in the past.  Any past or present trauma or shock;  for loss of owner, surgery, used by animal shelters and rescue homes

Enthusiastic, excitable, high strung, full of nervous energy: dogs who jump up on visitors or race around the park to join in ball games.

Authoritative, domineering: for the dog that is overly aggressive or the bossy cat in a feline social structure.

For any period of change:  birthing, being relocated during a family move, a new baby in the home, left in the kennel.

Unfriendly, stand-offish: do not invite or welcome cuddles, petting or obvious affection.

At a crossroads in life, loss of sense of direction or purpose; especially good for working or show animals who are being retired.

Lack of energy and enthusiasm:  tend to be submissive, allowing you to do anything to them or with them without caring much either way.