Significant symptoms of separation anxiety in dogs

1. Very sensitive to the owner going out

When the owner makes any action to go out, such as picking up the keys or opening the door, the dog will be very nervous.

2. Destroying things while looking after the house

When there is only a dog in the house, it will bite the furniture, which is what we call demolishing the house.

3. Barking when looking after the house

If the owner does not bark when he is around, he will bark when the owner leaves.

4. Open defecation

Feeling nervous may lead to open defecation.

5. Shivering when alone

Without the owner, psychological stress causes the body to tremble and breathing becomes rapid.

6. Keep licking your feet when you are alone

In order to calm down your emotions.

How to treat separation anxiety in dogs

Method 1: Relieve separation anxiety in dogs
1. Leave for a short period of time, Come back before the dog has discovered it or when it has just been discovered;
2. The time away gradually becomes longer, but it cannot be too long at once, and the dog must have an adaptation process;
/>3. Slowly extend the time you leave until the dog no longer develops anxiety;
4. When you leave, you can give it toys or food to divert its attention. It is best to put the food on the Inside the toy, the dog wants to eat but cannot;
5. When you are preparing to go out, you can take the dog to play some small games to consume the dog's energy.

Method 2: Participate in obedience training
1. Lie down and wait for training - stay still for at least 15 minutes;
2. Let the dog get used to it Stay in the cage - stay in the cage for 6-8 hours continuously;
3. Do not say goodbye to the dog when you go out, give toys or food to distract the dog, and do not say hello to the dog when you come home;
4. Turn on the TV or radio when going out;
5. Simulate the actions before going out, such as taking the keys and opening the door, but do not actually leave, and soothe the dog's restless mood.

Precautions for separation anxiety in dogs

1. Don’t stay with your dog every day in the early stages of raising a dog. This will make the dog more dependent on you;
2. Don’t treat it Say goodbye;
3. Don’t make out with your dog as soon as you get home.