Not just going for a walk but training him as you go to sit at curbsides, and sit when meeting others, people and dogs. Teach your dog to sit at the door, lie down, and stay while you go out of sight for increasing periods of time in your own house. Train your dog to sit and wait to be greeted by guests, move aside when you go to the refrigerator, and go to the bathroom on cue. In general, you should be teaching your dog in small steps to be a respectful and have confidence in himself.
Rehabilitation begins by having your dog know what is expected of him. You and other members of your family are the pack leaders , and you need to be recognized as such, not as dictators, but as leaders.
For example, if your dog comes up to you and nudges your hand, or slaps you with his paw. You think this is cute and he is petted. When you are home, have your dog familiar with being in the crate. Start with short periods and then increase the time he spends in it. Feed him in the crate, let him have his favorite bone to be used as a stress reliever while he is in there. Some toys are developed to entertain, or occupy your dog when you are away. I prefer to use such interactive toys only when I am present.
Do not put water in the crate—that can get very messy! It should be big enough for him to stand upright without his head touching the top, and he should be able to turn around and lay down easily. If he barks in the crate, look for ways to control that. No one wants annoyed neighbors, and this device will correct him when you are not there. Do not say anything. Go through your leaving routine quietly, pick up car keys, open garage doors, and start the car. Then, come back inside paying no attention to your dog.
Do what you always do when leaving—role-play if it helps. Come back in your home once more, and pay no attention to your dog. Walk past him, wave and smile if he is quiet but if he is banging at the crate, ignore it and walk away.
Come back and wait until he is quiet, and then ask him to wait in the crate while you open the door. He should not come bursting out. If you feel one action, such as putting on a certain pair of shoes, picking up your car keys, going to a certain door, brings about the beginning of stress, then do that action and do not leave. Get him so familiar with the action that he accepts it. Place a cage-type crate in the busiest room in the house. The goal is for your dog to accept all the normal every-day movements, noises, and happenings within your home.
Your dog must realize it is not necessary for him to be involved in everything because you are the one in charge. You can always have more than one crate if, for example, you want your pal to sleep in the bedroom next to your bed. Covering the crate with a sheet when you leave gives the feeling of a den and your dog may like the crate better this way.
All of my dogs enjoy music and the TV, so I leave it on for them. It provides a familiar background sound and sight for them giving them a feeling of security. It is possible for your dog to recognize a series of actions, you have to be clever.
Use a different door, put your coat and bag in different places. Make changes to create a different picture. If you are watching TV, or working on the computer, and your dog gets up every time you get up, simply get up and sit down again.
Dogs suffering from true separation anxiety experience real distress when they are left alone, even if only for a few minutes. A puppy that is merely acting out for attention might display certain behaviors that are similar to separation anxiety, such as urinating on the floor or chewing on baseboards.
This situation is similar to a toddler that yells and hits because he figures any attention is good attention, but a puppy that is misbehaving for attention is different from a pup that has actual separation anxiety.
While a pup that is misbehaving might just need some stern and consistent positive training to put a stop to his mischievous ways, separation anxiety calls for a much more directed and focused approach. If your puppy is dealing with separation issues, one of these causes could be to blame; see if any of these apply to you and your pooch:.
Even if you remain in the same house, your environment can still change. There might be something new that is introduced into the home. There are several signs that your puppy may be suffering from separation anxiety, but before you draw that conclusion, rule out other possibilities first. Is he getting enough exercise? Could your pup be under-stimulated or bored? If you come home to puddles of pee, consider if your pup has been properly housebroken, or if he is old enough to hold his bladder for a long enough period of time.
In other words, your pup might just be displaying some bad behaviors that can be adjusted with a more consistent schedule, proper training, and adequate exercise.
If it is separation anxiety, then be on the lookout for the following clues:. Remember to stay patient and calm, use positive reinforcement, and stay focused.
Therefore, when in doubt, talk to your veterinarian. It can be heartbreaking to know that your pup is so stressed out and upset, but with proper implementation, the following key points can help you work with your pup to ease his anxiety. Basically, before you do anything else, you need to show your pup that you are the boss.
Remember, dogs are pack animals by nature, and you must establish yourself as the leader of the pack from the beginning. Training and discipline need to be the foundation of your relationship, and once your dog understands the proper hierarchy, then you can bring on the affection and cuddles. Training teaches your puppy valuable discipline, helps him establish a potty schedule, and it also provides an important opportunity for bonding with your pup and establishing yourself as the one in charge.
When you work with your pup on how he is expected to behave when you leave the house, start with small segments of time and gradually increase the length of time that you are away. Skip to content. One of the most common complaints of pet parents is that their dogs are disruptive or destructive when left alone.
Their dogs might urinate, defecate, bark, howl, chew, dig or try to escape. Although these problems often indicate that a dog needs to be taught polite house manners, they can also be symptoms of distress. Instead, they are indications that the dog has separation anxiety. Escape attempts by dogs with separation anxiety are often extreme and can result in self-injury and household destruction, especially around exit points like windows and doors.
Some dogs suffering from separation anxiety become agitated when their guardians prepare to leave. Some try to prevent their guardians from leaving.
Usually, right after a guardian leaves a dog with separation anxiety, the dog will begin barking and displaying other distress behaviors within a short time after being left alone—often within minutes. This is accomplished by setting things up so that the dog experiences the situation that provokes his anxiety, namely being alone, without experiencing fear or anxiety.
Urinating and Defecating Some dogs urinate or defecate when left alone or separated from their guardians. Barking and Howling A dog who has separation anxiety might bark or howl when left alone or when separated from his guardian. Chewing, Digging and Destruction Some dogs with separation anxiety chew on objects, door frames or window sills, dig at doors and doorways, or destroy household objects when left alone or separated from their guardians. These behaviors can result in self-injury, such as broken teeth, cut and scraped paws and damaged nails.
The dog might attempt to dig and chew through doors or windows, which could result in self-injury, such as broken teeth, cut and scraped front paws and damaged nails. Pacing Some dogs walk or trot along a specific path in a fixed pattern when left alone or separated from their guardians. Some pacing dogs move around in circular patterns, while others walk back and forth in straight lines.
Coprophagia When left alone or separated from their guardians, some dogs defecate and then consume all or some of their excrement. There is no conclusive evidence showing exactly why dogs develop separation anxiety. Other less dramatic changes can also trigger the disorder. The following is a list of situations that have been associated with development of separation anxiety. Change of Guardian or Family Being abandoned, surrendered to a shelter or given to a new guardian or family can trigger the development of separation anxiety.
Change in Schedule An abrupt change in schedule in terms of when or how long a dog is left alone can trigger the development of separation anxiety. Change in Residence Moving to a new residence can trigger the development of separation anxiety.
Change in Household Membership The sudden absence of a resident family member, either due to death or moving away, can trigger the development of separation anxiety.
Sometimes they void urine while asleep. Medications There are a number of medications that can cause frequent urination and house soiling. If your dog takes any medications, please contact his veterinarian to find out whether or not they might contribute to his house-soiling problems.
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