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I know that separation anxiety is a big problem, especially for rescued dogs.  There is help for Separtation Anxiety, as you can read from this guest blog article.

Our dog tore up the house all because we left home without him.

While there are some pets who are dealing with dog separation anxiety that will destroy things, they are not doing so to punish you. No, it is the result of a lot of stress building up because he feels all alone.

Crating Your Pet Will Fix The Problem

Absolutely , by crating the dog it is going to prevent him from tearing up the furniture but it sure will not help him to deal with his anxiety problems. There is the chance that by handling the behavior this way with a dog with this kind of problem, he could injure himself in his attempt to get free.

Really Getting After Your Dog Can Fix Dog Separation Anxiety.

No, this tactic will make things much worse. When you go somewhere your dog is already anxious and uptight. Now just imagine how your dog feels when you walk through that door and he is met with some sort of punishment. Your dog is just feeling a lot of panic which is causing him to act in a certain way, he is not doing these things on purpose.

So, what is the solution for dog separation anxiety? The answers vary depending on how bad the condition is. For mild forms of anxiety you will be able to apply simpler methods of treatment. For example, do not put on a big show after you arrive home, just stay calm and give him a short comforting pet.

A few people have found that if they left an item behind that had their scent on it, it seemed to help a dog with the mild form of separation anxiety find some comfort.

To fix the problem of dog separation anxiety will take some time and will take even longer for the severe cases. If your dogs’ anxiety issues are severe, then you might want to find a dog day care or a family member to watch your pet while in your absence.

Dog separation and bad behavior are not the same, your dog is in misery and he is looking to you to come up with a solution that works.

This Guide Can Help

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