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Separation Anxiety In Dogs Can Be Destructive

By Walt Jensen


Many dog owners are afraid to leave their dogs alone, because their dogs can bark, howl, chew things they shouldn't and other bad behavior because they do not like being left alone.

When you are leaving your home and you notice that your dog is drooling or gets hyper, it probably is not because you did not train them properly, Rather it could be a sign that they have separation anxiety, and do not want to be left by themselves.

If a dog suffers from separation anxiety, often times they will try and escape from the room they were left in. This can be dangerous for the dog, because they can injury themselves trying to get out a door, window or cage.o see if your dog get agitated before you leave as this could be separation anxiety in dogs, which sometimes will make your dog try and stop you from leaving.

If you close the door and get into your car and hear that your dog is barking or howling, this is a distress signal they they might have separation anxiety and are upset with you leaving. If your dog treats you as if it has been years since they last saw you, this could be another sign. Listed below are some of the common separation anxiety in dogs symptoms.

Chewing, digging or destruction is a very good sign that your dog suffers from separation anxiety, and they can hurt themselves in the process. They can chew on door frames and window sills, and dig at doorways. The damage they obtain from this behavior is broken teeth, damaged nails and scraped paws.

Dogs can persistently howl or bark when left alone because they are upset you left them. Another sign of separation anxiety in dogs is pacing. Thia is when your dog is trotting along a specific path, either in a circle or a straight line. When your dog paces in your presence, then it is most likely not a separation anxiety issue.

There is no conclusive evidence why your dog suffers from separation anxiety, but it seems that those dogs that come from shelters have separation anxiety than a dog that was raised by a single family from when it was a puppy. The loos of a special person or persons in their life could be the deciding factor into this issue.

When you change your residence or their schedule, or if they are bored when you leave, these could be separation anxiety in dogs symptoms.

There is a technique called counterconditioning, which is a treatment process that will change their aggressive, anxious or fearful reaction to something that is pleasant and relaxing for them. You can accomplish this by associating the sight of someone or something they do not like with something they like.




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