Is Your Furbaby Suffering From Separation Anxiety?

Insight into Dog Separation Anxiety

Your dog's usual barks or bow wows may not always carry
the same message. As your dog approaches
you, don't be fooled. Your dog, who may
very well be your best friend, may not
be asking for the same doggy treats. Maybe
just maybe your fur-baby is experiencing
an overwhelming feeling of fear.

Separation anxiety in dogs occurs
after they sense a hint that their
master is about to leave. Getting the
car keys, turning off the knobs, and
other usual morning routines are
hints which act like stimuli, or more
appropriately, warning signs that tend
to get the dog's attention.

Sometimes, just like how a puppy howls
after being separated from its mother,
dogs will bellow unhesitatingly as
manifestation of its separation anxiety.
Studies prove that dogs, like humans,
can also feel an overwhelming fear
whenever they feel left behind.
Fortunately, similar to how human
anxiety is taken care of, separation
anxiety in dogs is also treated via
several methods and medications. To be
clear, treatment of animal boredom and
anxiety is quite different. Separation
anxiety in dogs usually occurs in due to
the super close attachment between
dog and master. Dogs that are too close
to their master tend to demand constant
attention from them.

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Even the most fervent animal owners must
understand that while showing love is
important, it is also vital to train a
dog to be independent and accept
temporary periods of separation.
Animals, dogs in particular, that
struggle with separation anxiety will
show anxiety-related behavior whenever
they feel alone or understand that it
will eventually be left alone. Having a
pet that behaves oddly because of
separation anxiety is definitely a
problem. In mild cases, your dog may
just show a bit of panting or less
destructive behavior. In serious cases,
dogs may cause intolerable damage to
your property and those of your
neighbors. You wouldn't want an
annoying neighbor to pester you with
qualms about your dog.

At this juncture, it is important to
have information on how to deal with
your dog's anxiety. There are a few
practical solutions to effectively
address separation anxiety in dogs.

Encourage Independence
A little distance isn't always equal to
cruelty and neglect. Train your
dog to be independent by not always
giving in to its whims. Let him
play with other people so whenever
you are forced to get out of the house,
you won't end up having shredded sofas
and paw-markings on the
front door.

Promote Independence
It is also important to make your
dog's house or spot clean, habitable
and healthy for your pet. The less
comfortable the place is, the more
your dog will want to leave to look
for you. However, if you make your dog
feel comfortable where he supposed to
stay, eventually, your dog will learn to
stay, and actually enjoy it.
Recognizing and treating separation
anxiety in your dog is important for
the health of your dog as well as for
maintaining order in your home.

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