subject: Stop Dachshund Separation Anxiety In 4 Simple Steps [print this page] Would you believe me if I told you that Dachshunds can get anxious? Dachshund Separation anxiety is actually more of a problem than you may think.
What Causes Dachshund Separation Anxiety?
Dachshunds are social dogs and rely on strong bonds with other family members. Dachshund separation anxiety can develop in Dachshunds who imagine they have the alpha place in the household. In this case you are seen as leaving without their permission, which increases their anxiety. It is more often than not your lack of leadership that results in Dachshund separation anxiety. You must develop into household leader and show that you will always come back. Being a compelling household leader can resolve Dachshund separation anxiety.
Dachshund anxiety can begin at any moment in time, for example after your Dachshund believes you are about to desert the home. Something as simple as petting them as you walk out the door may be sufficient to elicit Dachshund separation anxiety. Dachshund separation anxiety can escalate if you do the same things, in the same order each day.
Dachshunds are sharp-witted dogs. If they get bored or have insufficient exercise, they can become destructive as they are amusing themselves. Damage connected to boredom is not Dachshund separation anxiety.
Stopping Dachshund Separation Anxiety
Four easy techniques to reduce Dachshund anxiety:
1. Begin Gradually.
If you have a issue with severe Dachshund anxiety that starts after you leave , you have to initially decrease the time you are away. Start by leaving and right away coming back in. As your Dachshund gets less anxious you can increase the length of time you are away. Dachshunds are quick dogs and will in next to no time work out that you will come home. This will result in a decline in Dachshund separation anxiety.
2. Mix Up Your Daily Routine.
Modify your habits if you observe your Dachshund getting anxious. Modify what time you get and once you leave. Even minor changes in your schedule can have a dramatic effect on your Dachshunds separation anxiety.
3. Exercise.
Exercise your Dachshund correctly, providing at least two 20 minute walks a day. A Dachshund that is tired after a walk will probably snooze a large amount of the time you are not at home. Don't acknowledge your Dachshund when you come home. Go about your usual business for 10 - 15 minutes. Only pay attention to your Dachshund if they are calm and not manifesting signs of being anxious.
4. Do Not Strengthen Dachshund Separation Anxiety.
Paying attention to your Dachshund as you abandon or enter the house can make their anxiety worse. Disregard them for a few minutes as you leave and when you return, even if they bark or cry. This removes the link they have connecting their receiving attention and you coming or going.
Doing the Right Thing
Some people believe that this approach is mean. This is untrue. Being a responsible dog owner is about doing what is right for the dog, not giving in to what they want. This may not be what they demand. The best way to decrease Dachshund separation anxiety is to prove you are a powerful group leader that will always return.. This training benefits both you and your Dachshund.
