SEPARATION ANXIETY

By Nature dogs are social animals that live their daily life within a pack.
What are the Signs?
-Destructive Behavior; often around doors, windows and clothing
-Barking, Howling and or Whining
-Following from room to room
-Pacing, excessive salivating or vomiting
-Eliminating in the house
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Whenever any sudden behavior changes appear it is important to rule out Health Issues. Make sure to have your dog thoroughly by your veterinarian.
TRAINING : This helps build your dogs confidence by giving him task he can succeed at.
PLENTY OF EXERCISE: Sometimes a walk will not be enough to drain anxiety, look at what your dog is telling you, he might need more.
STUFFED KONG: Stuff a Kong with Peanut Butter, dog food or milk bones. It can even be put in the freezer to make it a little more challenging for him to retrieve. Play hide and seek with it. Start out with easy to find places and then make it more challenging.
PREVENTION: When bringing a small puppy home, make sure to acclimate him to periods of absence right away. Work on staying calm. Never make it a big deal when leaving and returning. This teaches him it is just part of the packs daily routine and that it’s no big deal.