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Facts About Separation Anxiety And How To Stop It
Are you seeing the signs of dog separation in your pet?
Does he display unusual behavior like destroying your furniture or barking too loudly for no reason?
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 clear signs that your dog is suffering from stress and loneliness and these activities are their way of venting out to relieve the pressure.
Ideas to help deal with seperation anxiety:
• Spend more time with your pets
Dogs that experience separation anxiety can’t heal themselves, as their owner you have the responsibility to tend for them and make them well.
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 that suffer dog separation anxiety want to be beside their masters at all times, they are very clingy and will follow their owners wherever they go.
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 help your dog gain maturity and develop independence by setting up specific area wherein he can play and spend time alone.
Give your dog regular attention. This will show your dog 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.
Do some regular training routines; not only is it fun, it will also bring you closer to each other and will help your dog become confident and obedient, a key ingredient for a better relationship with your pet.
• Treat your dog with respect
One way of showing respect to your dog is to offer him a quick but meaningful goodbye.
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.
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.
