| Pet Separation Anxiety can be one of the most | | | | their previous owners, leaving them extremely |
| common problems that dogs develop. Just like | | | | confused and unable to trust their new-found |
| humans, it's an anxiety disorder, which is a state | | | | owner (you). Dogs are very sensitive and it could |
| of intense panic brought on by the dog's isolation | | | | take them a long time to understand that you |
| separation from its owner(s). Or in plain English, in | | | | won't abandon them too. When dogs are |
| the morning, when you leave for work, your dog | | | | separated from their mothers and siblings too |
| goes into a state of nervous anxiety and usually | | | | early, they can also exhibit signs of Pet Separation |
| will intensify very quickly. | | | | Anxiety. |
| Dogs are social - they want lots of company, love | | | | As an example, puppies from pet stores can be |
| and social interaction to keep their tails wagging. | | | | taken from their mothers and siblings well before |
| There is no dog that likes to be alone for long | | | | the earliest recommend age (considered to be 8 |
| stretches of time, however there are some dogs | | | | weeks) Then, on top of that, they are confined |
| that do much worse than others: these are the | | | | to a small glass kennel in the pet store from any |
| ones that will suffer the most to separation | | | | length of time between just a few weeks all the |
| anxiety. Here are some of the contributing causes | | | | up to two months. Taking the puppy away from |
| to the Pet Separation Anxiety: | | | | mom and siblings, coupled with lack of exercise |
| There are particular breeds which are genetically | | | | and affection while in the pet store, is |
| predisposed towards insecurity and anxiety. This is | | | | psychologically traumatic for the dog. |
| extremely important to know and should be | | | | So what is the biggest reason for Pet Separation |
| considered when deciding which breed you're | | | | Anxiety? Not surprisingly, neglect is the number |
| most interested in (especially if you have long | | | | one cause of Pet separation anxiety for dogs. If |
| work hours or take a lot of trips that would leave | | | | you're at work or away from home for longer |
| your dog alone for long periods of time). | | | | periods than you're at home, Separation Anxiety |
| Most notably, breeds such as Weimaraners, | | | | is pretty much inevitable. Your dog needs your |
| Springer Spaniels, German Shepherds, and | | | | love, affection, and attention to stay content and |
| Airedales fall into this category. It's extremely sad | | | | happy. |
| to witness a dog that has major separation | | | | There are methods to positively dealing with Pet |
| anxiety. My neighbor owned a Weimaraner and | | | | Separation Anxiety. It takes lots of love and |
| the poor dog would wail and cry the entire time | | | | patience both from you and your dog. There are |
| she was gone during the day. She even tried | | | | so many actions that we as owners think is |
| keeping him in a crate, but his crying could still be | | | | helping our dog, but in reality, these actions can be |
| heard from inside my house. | | | | very negative signals for your dog. In the next |
| Another large proportion of dogs from rescue | | | | part, "How to Cure Pet Separation Anxiety", we |
| shelters develop Pet Separation Anxiety. Many of | | | | will go into more detail about what to do and |
| these 'shelter dogs' have experienced extreme | | | | more importantly, what NOT to do. |
| trauma in their lives - they've been abandoned by | | | | |