Tips In Dealing With Dog Separation Anxiety
01 Dec 2009
Are you seeing the signs of dog separation in your pet?
Is he acting strangely and doing annoying things such as frequent unprovoked barking or destroying your 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.
This behavior strongly implies that your dog is experiencing an extreme amount of sadness and stress; he is just finding ways to relieve his stress levels.
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.
However, stopping dog separation anxiety will require you to spend more time and allot more attention to your dog because dogs need to 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 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.
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.
• Treat your dog with respect
When you are going outside, be considerate enough to say a goodbye to your dog.
Don’t exaggerate your goodbyes though; sad and over-sentimental goodbyes are very unnecessary and will only worsen your pet’s anxiety levels.
Make partings short, simple and quick.
No matter how frustrated you are never yell or be violent to your dog.
No matter how annoyed you may be, refrain from any use of violence because such actions will only elevate your dog’s anxiety.
