If your pooch suffers from dog separation anxiety, try these tips to help with the problem
Dog separation anxiety is a common condition in canines. It affects dogs of all ages and breeds and can cause serious distress and injury to your pooch. It’s our job as pet parents and owners to make sure they are comfortable and at ease when we can’t be with them. Let’s go over some of the common causes and symptoms of dog separation anxiety before we tackle the tips.
There’s no concrete evidence that can tell us exactly why dogs develop separation anxiety. But there are a series of common situations that can lead to dog separation anxiety. Some dogs are just anxious by nature (born with it), are taken away from their mothers too soon as others, or develop it because of a dramatic life event (being left by their family at a shelter). Here are a few common reasons why it may happen to your dog:
Boredom
Change in routine
Moving to a new house
Change of family members
Change of family
If your dog suffers from Separation Anxiety, you can expect any of the following symptoms to occur:
mild to moderate separation anxiety issues
Plenty of exercise
Start small
Dog walker or daycare
Exits and entrances are no big deal
Treat ball
There are many different reasons why a dog may have separation anxiety and things you can do about it. If your dog suffers from separation anxiety, what do you do to make him feel better and more secure when he’s at home alone? Please leave your comments and suggestions in the comment section below.
