| Dog Separation Anxiety - Most Common Problem In Dogs |
| Written by Mirjam T | ||||||||
| Saturday, 14 February 2009 | ||||||||
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A hard to deal with behavior problem but also most common is dog separation anxiety. Leaving you dog alone creates high level of anxiety because they are social animals, needing a lot of interaction either with other dogs, other animals or humans.
A hard to deal with behavior problem but also most common is dog separation anxiety. Leaving you dog alone creates high level of anxiety because they are social animals, needing a lot of interaction either with other dogs, other animals or humans. When it comes to trying to solve separation anxiety you will need to know what exactly causes this state of panic and stress. The separation from the owner is something dogs dont normally seem to deal with very well. You can normally easily recognize the signs of this problem even though many people think their dog has just been naughty or is asking for attention after having been left alone. Also it is important to understand that some dogs dont mind as much while others go completely out of control. Springer Spaniels, German Shephards, Airedales and similar dog breeds dont do very well when being left alone, so even before buying a dog you really need to look into the particular type of dog to ensure yourself your dog will be happy in your home. Apart from breeds you also need to check the back ground of a dog you are wanting to take in. If you are thinking of taking in an adult dog with traumatic experiences, it is very well possible that once the dog start confiding in you he will also start relying on you more, and therefore become more vulnerable to developing separation anxiety. When buying a puppy in a pet shop be aware to check the age the pup was separated from its mom. Dogs being separated from their mom too early on in life (before being 8 weeks old) and then put in cages like is the case in most pet shops, very easily develop feelings of anxiety and stress later on in life. Lets look at what causes this behavior problem now that we know which dogs are more likely to suffer. The number one reason for your dog to develop anxiety is neglect. Now this might sound harsh but I am referring to the type of neglect like leaving your dog alone for longer periods of time without having him prepared properly for you absence. Your dog needs a lot of attention, love and company to become a happy and content pet. When a dog realizes he has been left alone and wont be able to get to you, he will start feeling stressed. If you dont deal with this stress, feelings of anxiety might blow up in a full grown serious problem. Some signs are dogs becoming nervous the moment you are leaving the house (or even as soon as they notice you are preparing to go) and in the extreme cases your dog will completely trash your house while you are away. Great improvement can be seen when using the right tools and training methods, but completely solving your dogs behavior problem can be a tedious process in this case. Be prepared to properly deal with it the moment you find your dog becoming stressed when you arent around, that will save you a lot of time and effort. If you are at a complete loss and have tried it all, I am happy to let you know that there are some very effective training methods to deal with your dogs separation anxiety and that it is possible to complete solve the problem. I know from my own personal experience just how stressful it is to have a dog with separation anxiety. I have had to endure many angry phone calls from my neighbors and at some occasions even had to deal with the police because my dogs would cause noise. And every time I would come back in the house I would prepare to be cleaning the floors or having to put furniture back in its place. About the Author: Find out about the secrets to dog training yourself and you will be amazed to find there is a lot you can do to solve your dogs separation anxiety and many other dog behavior problems. You can get a unique content version of this article from the Uber Article Directory. Views: 342
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