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Ways To Treat Separation Anxiety For Dogs

By Christopher McDonald


Dogs have feelings, too. They are sensitive to the environment around them and can easily detect if something is wrong. They also want to know that their masters are well. However, there will be days when their feelings get to the best of them. This can be triggered whenever you leave the house and will feel all alone. But being in busy places like Los Angeles always requires leaving the house and your dog. Luckily, there are many ways to treat separation anxiety for dogs in Los Angeles.

This type of condition is not only unique to humans, but also to dogs. Their frantic behavior and destructive movements are enough evidence to know that something is up. With this, it is important to be on alert and figure out ways to heal them from it. Next thing you know, they will be back to their normal selves.

First, do not let them know you are going away, or at least, change how you let them know you are going away. Doing this will remove the emotion of your pet from being anxious whenever you leave, and thus will not trigger the anxiety. Give them a treat or distract them with a toy when you go out the door. You can also try to exit through another door, like the one at the back of your house, so they will not notice.

Secondly, do not show much emotions to them. Calmly say goodbye and hello. When you invest or show too much emotions to them, they will get used to it. If not given the same treatment the next time, they will look for it and will trigger their worries. Be conscious of how much attention you are giving them.

A personal pet space is needed. Train them to be independent and do not allow them to sleep beside you. If they are used to have you around all the time, they will get upset when they are left alone. When they can have fun and rest on their own, leaving will not be much of a problem to you.

Give them treats and comfort items. Put on their favorite background music. You would want to create an atmosphere of calmness before you say goodbye to them. Make sure that there are not any stressors present that could break their relaxations. If your pet does not want any chokers or chains, then do not let them see such. As much as possible, they should be comfortable with being left alone.

You also should not leave them alone for a long time. You can also call a house sitter or a dog walker when you are out of town for a few days. What is important is that they can have a companion so as to not feel alone. They should also have some exposure outside.

Lastly, if matters have worsened, bring them to the nearest pet clinic and be treated by a professional veterinarian. They might have to be injected and to intake calming medicine. This will immediately calm them down. Also, ask tips from your vet in knowing what to do next each time the anxiety occurs.

Pets are family. We always want to make sure that they are at their best state and condition. We also need to give them all the love and tender loving care they deserve for bringing joy to the household. This will teach them that being left alone is not a bad thing.




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