Dec 09 2009
Tips In Dealing With Dog Separation Anxiety
Is your dog showing signs of dog separation anxiety?
Does your canine friend show unusual behavior such as ruining house furniture or barks too much without provocation?
What really is separation anxiety?
Separation anxiety is a case wherein a dog gets stressed out whenever his master leaves him alone; typical signs of separation anxiety are frequent whining, pacing, chewing furniture, scratching wooden doors, raucous behavior that involves frequent barking and many more.
These activities are strong signs that your pet dog is experiencing sadness and stress; this kind of behavior is his way of relieving the stress that he feels.
Methods to quell dog separation anxiety:
• Spend more time with your pets
Dogs that experience separation anxiety can’t heal themselves, it will be up to you to shoulder the responsibility of finding a solution.
In preventing dog separation anxiety, it is important that you spend more time with your dog; this extra attention will make him feel loved.
• Give him a space of his own
Dogs who have dog separation anxiety have a need to always be with their owners, this attachment is not very healthy because they do not develop independence.
You are not going to be able to spend an unlimited amount of time with your dog so changes will need to be made.
You can also designate a special an area wherein you can play with him, this space will allow your dog to grow emotionally and gain a certain degree of independence.
Don’t forget to pet your dog on a regular basis. This will make your pup realize that there is a proper time and place for everything.
• Train your dog
Dogs love to train; it gives him a notion that he shares a secure relationship with his owner as it enjoys having physical interaction.
By doing regular training sessions your dog will surely have hastened development in self-confidence, maturity and obedience; this will help you have a better master-to-pet communication.
• Treat your dog with respect
When you are going outside, be considerate enough to say a goodbye to your dog.
Don’t overplay your goodbyes; avoid long and cheesy partings because they will only add up to the neediness of your dog.
When leaving make your goodbyes short and sweet.
Yelling and violence should never be exhibited towards your dog no matter how frustrated you may become.
No matter how annoyed you may be, refrain from any use of violence because such actions will only elevate your dog’s anxiety.
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thanks for the info my dog currently suffers from anxiety, and i hope this can help