subject: Techniques to Address Separation Anxiety in Dogs [print this page] 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 dog's relaxation.