Dog Separation Anxiety

Tips for Dog Separation Anxiety.

Like any other animals dogs suffer from anxiety. This leads them to do
many things. A dog chewing a part of a shoe can also result from separation anxiety. You may find it chewing your favorite pair of shoes, bag, Sofa
etc. The dog barking at a distance from a house may become the menace of the neighborhood. Here too, separation anxiety is the main reason for such a behavior. Dogs by their nature love living in their packs and separating them is
not easy.

Always start the day by rewarding your dog with food and water before
you leave for office or going for that morning jog. The idea is to
leave your dog in a quiet, resting mode while you are away and there
is nothing that does that well than a good meal.

Depending on how severe the case is don’t make it a big deal that you
are leaving, show the dog that everything is fine and soon you will be
back. However don’t touch, talk, or have eye contact with it. Once in
a while you might need to practice the rule for five minutes or up to
an hour before you leave and when you get back. Instruct your dog sitter in case you are going out for a vacation on how to deal with your pet. Many experienced sitters take pets for dog walking to check anxiety and boredom in dogs. You can check out some interesting dog pet sitting stories.

Putting in mind that dogs have no feelings, when you are leaving say
bye to the dog long before you leave the house. Share a moment of
affection and make sure you let the dog know that you will miss
him/her when you are gone.

The dog needs to know that you’re in charge all the time and this
involves projecting the confident energy of a pack leader. Stay calm
and make sure you show the dog it has nothing to worry about.

You can even use various innovative methods to train pet during in-house dog sitting. Don’t rush and be patient. Start Small. Leave your dog alone for five
minutes. The gradually push the time to twenty minutes then to an hour
until you feel comfortable enough to leave it for a full 8 hours.