Dog Separation Anxiety And How To Cope With It

Posted by Puppy Trainer on December 23rd, 2009 filed in Dogs

Are you seeing the signs of dog separation in your pet?

Is your canine friend getting involved in strange and annoying activities like the destruction of house furniture?

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 are strong implications that your canine buddy is stressed and lonely; these activities are just his way of relieving the pressure he feels.

Ideas to help deal with seperation anxiety:

Separation Anxiety in Dogs

• Spend more time with your pets

Dogs that go through the separation anxiety experience need your help, as their owner you have the responsibility to tend for them and make them well.

To help your dog cope with dog separation anxiety, you should allot more time and attention so that he would feel loved and cared for.

• Give him a space of his own

Most dogs who suffer from separation anxiety just can’t get enough of their owners; they become very attached to their masters and want to be with them all the time.

You are not going to be able to spend an unlimited amount of time with your dog so changes will need to be made.

Designate a personal space for your dog that will serve as his play area; this move will aid your pet to develop independence.

Don’t forget to pet your dog on a regular basis. This will make your companion 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.
Through daily fun training sessions, your dog will gain confidence and improved communication with you; they will mature faster and won’t act like spoiled brats anymore.

Canine Separation Anxiety

• Treat your dog with respect

When you are going outside, be considerate enough to say a goodbye to your dog.

Avoid unnecessarily long goodbyes because they are not good for your dog; such gestures will only lead your dog to be more clingy and dependent.

Make partings short, simple and quick.

Yelling and violence should never be exhibited towards your pup no matter how frustrated you may become.

You should take into account that the problem is your dog’s anxiety and not the dog itself; most owners resort to violence and maltreatment but these methods just worsen the dog’s condition.

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