| u have never heard of separation anxiety in dogs, | | | | your furry pal become better adjusted and |
| you should know that it's very real and dogs will | | | | happier: |
| experience intense anxiety when they are left | | | | First of all, the dog should never be hit or |
| alone for extended periods of time. This affects | | | | mistreated in an effort to 'teach' him or her good |
| dogs which are rescued from animal shelters very | | | | behavior. You should have patience and know that |
| commonly. Although it is a very wonderful and | | | | dogs will learn to behave better when things are |
| noble thing to rescue a dog, he or she may easily | | | | calm and secure and they feel comfortable. When |
| develop this condition due to abandonment | | | | you get ready to leave, you should try to be as |
| feelings, lack of attention at the shelter or just | | | | discreet as possible. Then, when you return, you |
| because of their own unique personality. In order | | | | should disregard your dog. Although it sounds |
| to help your dog overcome it, they will need a lot | | | | heartless, when you pay attention to him or her |
| of love, attention and care. | | | | and pet and comfort your dog, you are validating |
| Dogs are very much the social animal. Of course, | | | | the dog's fears. After a few moments, calmly pet |
| they travel in packs in the wild, and when they | | | | your dog and talk low to him or her for a few |
| are domestic animals, they consider their human | | | | minutes. |
| family their pack. Through this pack, they receive | | | | Another thing you can do is leave your pet with |
| the essentials they need for survival and | | | | something comforting to him or her, such as a |
| happiness. When a dog has experienced | | | | blanket to lie on, a piece of clothing that smells like |
| abandonment from a previous owner, they are | | | | you or something else familiar that will calm him |
| more likely to develop this anxiety when you | | | | or her. In some ways, dogs are like children. |
| leave them at home. | | | | Getting into a good daily routine with your dog will |
| Some of the things you will see with rescued | | | | help him or her be happier and will alleviate some |
| dogs who have anxiety are: | | | | of your dog's anxiety. By saying the same thing |
| - Gnawing and licking themselves, digging and | | | | to your dog before you leave and then when you |
| chewing toys, using the bathroom in the house | | | | get back, you will teach him or her that you are |
| although they are trained. This is especially true | | | | coming back and that they have no reason to |
| when you are gone, and you may come home to | | | | fear your absence. Practice this by doing your |
| a disaster area in your house or back yard. | | | | normal leaving routine, and then just sit down. As |
| - Shadows you through the house, trying to keep | | | | you continue to do this, your dog will become less |
| you in their sight. | | | | stressed at the leaving process. |
| - You might notice that he or she goes | | | | An important warning is to avoid use of muzzles, |
| completely wild when you get home, including | | | | chains or crates to keep your dog from tearing |
| jumping on you, licking you and whining. This may | | | | the house apart or getting into mischief while |
| continue for some time. When you go through | | | | you're gone, as this will simply make the situation |
| your routine to leave the house, you will notice | | | | worse. Rather, try to move things in the house |
| that your dog acts strangely, such as whining and | | | | that your pooch can get into and continue to |
| even trying to keep you in the house. | | | | practice the routines. After a while, you should |
| - You have noticed that the dog does not want | | | | see definite improvement in your favorite furry |
| to be outside alone. | | | | friend. |
| Here are some of the things you can do to help | | | | |