Many pet dogs are prone to separation anxiety if they are not properly trained or pampered. Because it always gets attention, it never learns how to live alone. Some owners overly pamper their dogs. Excessive doting will make the dog think that every one of its psychological needs will be met, making the dog unable to stand on its own. Some owners have an overly close relationship with their dogs, causing the dogs to develop a strong dependence.

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The best way to solve the problem is prevention! For a puppy or a new pet dog, you should leave it alone for at least half an hour every day, multiple times a day. Give the dog a clearly defined territory, such as a crate or kennel. Let him understand that the dog crate is his territory, where he will be comfortable and safe. This allows it to understand that the owner will go to its territory to visit it instead of spending all day together.

The symptoms of separation anxiety disorder include:

1. Urinating and urinating anywhere;

2. Destroy furniture or toys: Dogs will destroy, scratch wallpaper, and bite things randomly. This behavior is more common in untrained and dishonest dogs, especially dogs that are highly dependent on their owners.

3. Barking non-stop: Puppies howl to attract their mother’s attention. Likewise, an agitated and lonely dog ​​howls to attract his owner's attention.

4. Dig the ground: Some dogs dig the ground to bury bones, while some dogs dig holes to lie in. Most dogs do this when breeding.

5. Anorexia or loss of appetite:

6. When the owner is about to leave home, he drools severely;

7. Excessive licking or biting of limbs

Methods to relieve separation anxiety:

1. Reduce dependence. Force yourself to pay less attention to the dog by more than half, and ignore it no matter how it tries to attract your attention. The actions of the owner and family members must be consistent. Let your dog learn to be independent. Only dogs that learn to be independent can get out of the shadow of separation anxiety.

2. Pretend to go out and let it stay home alone for a few minutes. If the dog barks, don't go in. Wait until the barking stops before returning and giving a reward. Start with a very short departure. If you know that the dog will start to become anxious if the owner goes out for ten seconds, then start from 6 seconds after leaving. If the dog is calm when he comes back, reward him, and gradually lengthen the time.

3. Consume energy. Dogs are just like people. They will calm down when they are tired. Therefore, as long as the amount of exercise is moderately increased, it will just want to have a good sleep. Increasing the amount of exercise can reduce dog anxiety. Experts recommend having some exercise every day.Two 45-60 minute walks.

4. Find a playmate: It will be much better to have another dog to accompany you; dogs are social animals, so when their owners leave them and they are left alone, they will inevitably be in a bad mood. The easiest way is to find a companion for your dog - another dog. Especially when the dog is young.

5. Give the dog something to do. Once something attracts the dog's attention, the dog naturally doesn't have much free time, energy and mood to cause damage.

6. The dog has a biological clock. When it knows when it will be left alone at home again, it will start to become anxious and occasionally change your schedule, making it unclear when it will be left alone.

7. Some dogs are originally "working dogs", so they can be trained to do some simple tasks. When they are working, they will be very focused.

When the situation is serious, consult a doctor for drug treatment.