Separation anxiety in dogs is common. Dogs forced to stay indoors separately for a long time begin displaying destructive actions such as barking, chewing and digging. Even if you house-train your dog properly, it will defecate and urinate in your absence unexpectedly to demonstrate his worry and loneliness. The worst scenario would be your dog injuring himself. You may also see some dogs jumping through windows to vent out their frustration.
A sign of anxiety is the dog greeting you with extreme euphoria on your returning back home. If your dog shows separation anxiety, then you may fix this problem or alleviate it through the following techniques.
Techniques:
1.House-train your dog by bringing home a crate: Dogs are comfortable staying in crates. They find it a safe haven to rest peacefully and to lie in it for hours. They usually take naps in the crate. Separation anxiety in dogs may be well addressed by introducing them to a crate. Keep the crate away from the main door or it may make the dog more anxious. Try placing some toys and chews in it for keeping the dog busy. Besides, keep any of your T-shirts in the crate, which emits your scent. This will keep the dog cool and undisturbed in your absence.
2.Pretend going out: To overcome separation anxiety in dogs, owners may pretend as if they are going out and shut the door. They may then return after some time. The dog will get used to this and stay comfortably in your absence. Perform this activity many times however, stay out for only some time and immediately return home to your dog.
3.Try keeping radio on around the dog: Exposure to loneliness for extended hours encourages Separation Anxiety In Dogs. They might get nervous and noisy. You may try keeping radio on to relieve the loneliness. Adjust volume to a fine level, so that if a program on the radio changes to any advertisement, then that should not scare the dog with a sudden increased volume. Try playing soothing music for the dogs relaxation.