Dealing With Dog Separation Anxiety
Dealing with dog separation anxiety is not as uncommon as many might think. One of the most commonly encountered problems in the dog training community is master absent behavior, or better known as dog separation anxiety.
Many unacceptable behavior patterns can be brought out when dealing with dog separation anxiety, such as inappropriate toilet habits, property destruction, excessive barking, and chewing.
Dogs which suffer from separation anxiety often dig, chew, cry, bark, whine, or scratch at the door while their owners are absent. Frequently, well meaning owners unknowingly endorse such misbehavior by hurrying home so they can reassure their dog. When dealing with dog separation anxiety it is however very important for both the dog and owners well being that the dog learns to identify and accept extended periods of family absence.
How the families leave the house may actually be compounding the dogs separation anxiety problem. A prolonged farewell could actually make matters worse making the dog feel even more isolated at which time the family finally leaves. These prolonged farewells can cause excessive excitement, and leave your dog with extra energy and no way to expend it. These lonesome pets will often work off this extra energy is some most destructive methods, such as chewing, scratching walls and doors, or other destructive behaviors.
Excessive energy is frequently misunderstood when dealing with dog separation anxiety, because the results frequently have the same outcome. Should you feel excessive energy might be causing your dogs misbehavior try scheduling more time with him and develop activities which are highly active on his part to burn up the extra energy.
Should separation anxiety truly be the problem, it is necessary to address the root cause of the problem. To prevent problems with separation anxiety from occurring, it is imperative for your dog to be at ease, and feel he is secure, safe, and self-confident while you are gone. Giving your dog lots of distractions to keep him busy while you are absent can be very effective in reducing his separation anxiety. Provide him with lots of his favorite toys. Another effective method of relieving separation anxiety is getting a pet companion. Having a dog playmate is a fantastic way for your dog and you to withstand the stresses of him being left alone.
Scheduling play times with your dog where he is given your undivided attention is also a fantastic method of alleviating his separation anxiety and boredom. Scheduled play time and giving him sufficient attention along with exercise is a long proven method to escape having a stressed and anxious dog. A cheerful pet that has been well exercised will generally sleep the day away happily and patiently wait for the return of its family.
It is necessary that you schedule these daily play sessions before leaving each day. And be sure to allow enough time for the dog to calm down before leaving.
When dogs are already experiencing associated misbehaviors and signs of separation anxiety it is certainly worthwhile to spend the time to allow him to gradually become accustomed to your leaving. For the best results you will need to leave and return several times during the day at irregular intervals. This method allows your dog to become comfortable with your departures and assists him in recognizing that you will return.
Previously lost dogs, or dogs which have been surrendered and readopted, frequently exhibit the worst issues when dealing with dog separation anxiety. The purpose of this lesson is teaching your dog that you are not permanently leaving and that you are coming back. Over time this method is quite effective in relieving your dogs separation anxiety.
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