Dealing with Separation Anxiety, it"s More than Dog Problem Behavior

Well, I’ve been lucky so far.  I never had to leave Max behind.  Since we adopted him, my parents have always been our back-up caregivers.  However, we’ve run into a scheduling snag.  What to do with the dog when we leave town?

If you have a dog with severe separation anxiety, you know how limited your choices are when you’re not home.  I can’t hire a petsitter unless they’re willing to stay with Max nearly 24/7.  Maybe, just maybe, they could slip out late at night but otherwise, they’re stuck.  With Max, he can’t be left for anything near 8 hours. 

Cages freak him out.  Plus, I know they won’t contain him; he’s broken out of padlocked cages.  So most boarding options are out.  However, I found a cagelessdoggie day care that offers cageless overnight boarding too.

Max tried his first day of doggie day care to see if the overnight care will work out.  With his wonderful temperament, I wasn’t too worried.  On his first day of doggie day care he followed the workers around with a big smile on his face.  Plus, as a bonus, he came home really exhausted.  He was too tired to be anxious at home.  It was like a mini-vacation for me.  I wasn’t tripping over an 80 pound dog for once.

One more doggie day care visit and then he can participate in the overnight program.  Fingers crossed!

Dog who used to destroy house is happy to stay home alone (with food)

Does my previous service dog, Max, look happy in this photo?  You bet he does!  He’s happy because he is about to stay home alone.

This wasn’t always the case.  Max used to destroy our house when he was home alone.  He’d go into such a panic that he’s ruined floors, walls, doors, door handles, etc. 

Max was a service dog and he was with people ALL the time.   When we adopted him, he totally freaked out when we left him home alone.  We were totally unprepared but if your pet has this separation anxiety problem, there is hope.

Today, Max is smiling and tail-wagging when he sees that I’m about to leave him home.  One of the biggest contributors to the transition is food.  Yes, food plays a major part in management of this dog’s separation anxiety. 

Our dog Max rarely is fed when we are home with him.  If he is fed, Max is getting his food out of a toy that makes him work.  The bulk of Max’s food, and especially yummy food, is delivered to him as we are walking out the door.  He’s been conditioned to expect that food time comes when he’s home alone.  And it works!

So what’s that in the photo you ask?  Well, Max has gotten so good at manipulating his food that we’ve upped the challenge.  Earlier, as Max’s separation anxiety improved, I started freezing food in Kongs for him.  Now, I also freeze the Kong so Max has a block of ice to work with too.  This was especially handy in the summer as I knew he’d enjoy the ice. 

Time to run, Max will soon be nudging me to the door so he can stay home alone!

Max visited my parents’ 10 acre home this past weekend.  He had fun but man did he stink when it was time to put him in the car to go home.  He romped in the wet lands and was covered with swamp sludge.  The muck really smelled awful.  We washed and washed and washed Max.  However, the DAP collar went in the trash.  It’s useless once it gets wet so we really couldn’t clean it. 

Max was such a pain until we put his new collar on him.  He followed me so much that he tripped me at least five times.  I have trouble getting the collar on so I had to wait patiently until my husband did it.  In the meantime, it was just me and my shadow – and, me falling over my shadow. 

When it comes to owning a dog with severe separation anxiety, I just cannot say how much the dog appeasing pheromone (DAP) collar helps keep us all sane!

Dog Appeasing Pheromone fights Separation Anxiety

My husband indicated that Max was not emptying his Kongs full of yummy food when he left Max home alone.  How strange.  Our dog rarely gets fed when we’re home so he should be good and hungry when we’re gone.

Plus, who ever heard of a Lab that leaves food unattended?  If you think this situation sounds strange, you’re right.  Unless Max’s magical treatment mix for severe separation anxiety is out of whack, this situation makes no sense.

Upon further investigation I noticed that we forgot to change Max’s DAP collar last month.  A few days later, and with the new collar firmly in place, Max is back to normal.  This oops really affirms that the phernomes in the DAP collar work to help control Max’s separation anxiety.

Now, I’m happy to report that once again, Max cannot wait for me to leave him home alone.  No, I don’t think it’s that he’s basking in the peace and quiet of ‘alone time’ as I would.  He’s just relaxed enough to enjoy his Kong full of food.  And when Max is relaxed, I feel better too.  We’ve come a long, long way.

It’s been a busy past few months.  Running a business and orchestrating family activities has left little time for writing.  I pledge to return.  Thank you for your patience.

Yippy, when I took my extreme-case-of-separation0-anxiety dog to the behaviorist vet, she said he looks great.  While it does not appear Max will go off his anxiety medication any time soon,  he’s doing well.  While weaning my nine year old dog off the anxiety meds would be ideal, it’s not mandator-whew!  I like that the pressure is off.  We can continue in this never gone for more than 4 hours at a time existence.  Good thing I work from home or I don’t know how I’d handle the dog that can’t stand to be home alone.  I’m feeling thankful today!

In a few days, I take my separation anxiety pooch back to his psychiatrist, er behavioralist.  I’m eager to hear what she thinks about Max since it’s been quite a while since they have seen each other.

Max has a new hobby, counter surfing.  Yup, when we leave him home alone, he surfs the kitchen counters.  You’d think we weren’t feeding the dog. 

Last week he pulled the entire fruit basket down to the floor.  Mind you, this fruit basket was tucked back into a corner and on top of some other stuff.  It was not easy for my four-legged friend to reach.  But he did reach the fruit basket.  Then he spread it’s contents throughout several rooms and devoured all of the apples.  The orange was not as popular; it only sustained a few bite marks.

Today when I left home, I made sure there was nothing resembling food out.  So instead, he took my daughters antibiotic.  It was a powder with mixing instructions.  He tore a hole in the instructions but could not open thechild proof, er, I mean, dog proof cap.  Luckily, the antibiotics are fine.

I’ll let you know how the dog behavioralist appointment goes. I’m thankful to have a great dog behavioralist verteriarin nearby in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

A week ago, I was complaining about the cold weather.  One day it was finally warm enough to leave Max out in the garage when I left him home alone.  Max and I were very excited.  He couldn’t wait to get to his really messy Kong filled with mac and cheese or spaghetti.

Oh, what a big mistake that was!  I didn’t think about all the sloppy slush that was melting off my cars.  The garage floor was quite messy.  Unfortunately my highly trained, service dog, decided to lay down in the slop and get busy with his food.  Did my intelligent dog lay on the bed I’d left for him?  Apparently not!  He was covered in dirt upon my return.  Unfortunately, I hadn’t really planned a dog bath in my day.  But, if I was to let Max into the house, a bath was mandatory. 

It was not pleasant but Max emerged a much cleaner dog.  And now, I’m going to watch what I wish for or I’ll be washing more mush off my mutt.

Baby, it’s cold outside. 

I’m in Michigan and it’s been cold for too long.  Are you remembering to keep your dog warm if you’re in a cold environment like me?

 

Dogs don’t get cold – wrong

Some people think just because dogs have fur, they don’t get cold.  No way!  Their paws are so sensitive.  Just like people, they can’t be outside for long in bitter cold unless a lot of precautions are taken.

 

Max hasn’t been getting enough walks lately.  With dangerous wind chills and icy streets, it’s been a challenge.  We need to do better.  He needs to get out.  Any ideas for how to stay motivated?

Our retired service dog, Max, loves the snow.  This very serious dog seems to find his inner puppy when he’s in the snow.  He is liberated; he’s free to succumb to his natural dog instincts.  He jumps, he frolics, he buries his head in the snow, and he rolls on his back like a maniac.  It is delightful to watch this dog play with such reckless abandon. 

 

Maybe this snow play seems so enjoyable since our retired service dog has been taught only recently how to play.  This “working dog” has not adjusted easily to the life of a retiree.  This new relaxed lifestyle is foreign and uncomfortable to our working dog.   

 

Max has come a long way.  It is a treasure to watch; especially when he’s romping in the snow alongside a child.  They belong together, playing in the snow.  Even though adopting a service dog is a challenge, when I watch Max and the kids play together, it’s worth it.

 

Since he was trained for interaction with blind people, Max was trained to show joy by opening his mouth (a smile perhaps or better yet, a very toothy grin).  He was also taught that playing involves rolling around on the ground.  Being a service dog for a blind person, he thinks every time someone lies down in the snow, they are ready to play with him.  This has been interesting. 

 

Considering Max outweighs two of my kids, he can knock them down in a heartbeat, especially on the slippery footing of snow. So, even a year and a half after we adopted our service dog, we’re still learning how to interact.   I’m just thankful he feels part of the family.

 

We all went sledding today.  I’m not sure who loved the snow more, Max or the kids.  All that matters is that it was a blast.  We all loved the snow day!

How Can I Calm My Dog Down

Sometimes you may observe baseless anxiety and fear in your dog. There are many articles written on dog psychology and behavioral problems that stem from aggression and fear. Your dog may not necessarily be afflicted by such a complicated issue.

Improper behavior or not being trained is not always the cause for your dog’s anxiety and fear. Usage of natural therapy is one way to reduce the stress levels in your dog and make him feel good. Dogs that are real anxious by nature often face a problem with sleeping at night. Here is some information on how to rid your dog of his anxiety and stress. Be sure to view these small dog clothes for your doggie.

1. The digestion of wheat produces certain byproducts which act on certain nervous centers in the dog’s brain. When these centers are stimulated your dog feels calm so make sure that your dog food contains wheat in healthy amounts.

2. Another natural way to help calm your dog down is by giving him a concoction of warm milk and honey. You can also add some biscuits to this mixture and turn it into a nutritious meal. This mixture is not only healthy but also works as a potent stress buster.

3. You can also use a natural herb called Kava which is sold at many health food shops. If you give your dog water containing a few drops of Kava will help him to naturally relieve his stress and anxiety. This product keeps your dog in good health. You can also add the dry form of the Kava herb to your dog’s food. It is very important that you don’t exceed the dosage mentioned on the package. You may be interested in these large dog supplies and elevated dog feeders that will be great for your dog.

4. Since this article talks about the usage of natural food to help your dog deal with stress and anxiety, a very simple way to calm your dog down is to change the way you feed him. Instead of going for the popular two big meals a day version, give him smaller meals at equal intervals through out the day. Studies have indicated that eating small quantities of food can help to calm humans and dogs down alike.

5. Finally another very popular supplement available in the market is Bach’s Rescue Remedy. It is available in most pet product and health food stores. This supplement and the herb Kava have similar properties however the dosage may vary. The package will have some literature that will tell about the appropriate dosage for your dog. Bach’s Rescue Remedy is available in various forms. The best form is the liquid form which does not contain alcohol. You can administer it orally to your dog by adding it to his water.

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Tips For Thunderstorms

A thunderstorm can be a nightmare for dogs that fear loud noises. Thunderstorms can strike with very little warning, at any time of day, and last for hours. The shock from a sudden clap of thunder can be devastating. So how can your fearful dog overcome his anxiety when the weather turns against you?

Here are some tips from Cesar Millan, Dog Whisperer:

Know the Signs – Fear can progress quickly to phobia, and once the problem has escalated, it may become significantly more difficult to rehabilitate. Some symptoms of general fear may include:

Uncontrollable urination
Moderate-to-severe shaking and shivering
Drooling
Submissive posture (head down, ears lowered, tail tucked)
Pacing back and forth
Whining
Attempts to hide

Don’t feel sorry! – When a small child is fearful, a soothing voice can reassure them that nothing in a loud sound can hurt them and that it will all be over soon. For a dog, a soothing voice is a reinforcement of his current behavior. By coddling your dog when it is frightened, you are saying that you approve of and encourage this fearful behavior. Instead, remain calm and assertive, and ignore the behavior as best you can.

Exercise! – The most crucial part of the fulfillment formula is also both the most versatile and the most often overlooked! Exercise drains your dog’s energy and leaves him relaxed. As the pack leader, you should already have a rigorous walking routine established, but if you know that thunderstorms are common during certain approaching seasons, start upping the ante! A thoroughly engaging workout can leave even the most terrified dog too sleepy to concern himself with loud noises. Be sure to consult your veterinarian before making any changes to your dog’s exercise routine.

Make positive associations! – Thunder isn’t inherently dangerous, but your dog doesn’t know that. You can help him learn by associating the sound of thunder with positive experiences. Find a recording of thunder, and play it back for your dog in the background while engaging him in some enjoyable activity, like a game, receiving treats, or the walk. Begin at a low volume, and gradually increase it as you work. Be patient! This technique may take time and dedication to be successful.

Try ear-plugs! – While you are working with your dog to create positive associations, it may help to soften the effects of loud thunderstorms by using canine-safe earplugs to cut the decibel level. Consult your veterinarian for tips and brand recommendations before purchasing and using earplugs.

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• Fear of thunder / fireworks


• Separation anxiety


• Travel anxiety


• Crate training


• Problem Barking


• Hyperactivity


• Leash pulling


• Noise anxiety


• And more

Whether for thunder, fireworks, or any other sound, Thundershirt can help your dog’s noise anxiety. And no training is required! For noise anxiety, just put on Thundershirt and observe the results. Over 85% of Thundershirt users see significant improvement in noise anxiety symptoms. Most dogs respond with the very first usage; some need 2-3 usages before showing significant improvement. If you are aware of a noise trigger coming (e.g. thunderstorm on its way), put your Thundershirt on your dog prior to your dog becoming anxious. But… it is fine to put Thundershirt on AFTER your dog has become anxious; you will still see good results. In most cases, it is fine to leave your dog in her Thundershirt for extended periods of time. Many Thundershirt dog owners will put their dogs in their Thundershirts prior to going to work if a storm is forecasted during the day.

With its patent-pending design, Thundershirt’s gentle, constant pressure has a dramatic calming effect for most dogs if they are anxious, fearful or over-excited. Based on surveys completed by over two thousand customers, over 80% of dogs show significant improvement in symptoms when using Thundershirt. Thundershirt is already helping tens of thousands of dogs around the world, and is recommended by thousands of veterinarians and dog trainers.

As for WHY Thundershirt’s gentle pressure works to calm a dog, experts such as Dr. Temple Grandin believe that pressure has a calming effect on the nervous system. Using pressure to relieve anxiety has been a common practice for years. For example:

• TTouch dog trainers use pressure to address a wide variety of anxieties.


• Veterinarians use pressure to relax cattle when they are administering vaccinations.


• People with autism use pressure to relieve their persistent anxiety.


• Children with certain behavioral problems use pressure shirts and weighted vests to relax and focus.


• Parents use swaddling to calm an inconsolable newborn infant.

Until now, there just hasn’t been a well-designed, inexpensive pressure wrap commonly used for dog anxiety. Thundershirt is changing that! Thousands of veterinarians and dog trainers now recommend Thundershirts for their anxiety cases.

Teach Your Dog to Be Home Alone in Five Steps

Dogs are social animals, enjoy company and dislike being alone. We must teach our puppies to be home alone to avoid serious problems later (photo by Roger Abrantes).

You can teach your dog to be home alone in five steps. The earlier you begin, the better.

Number one canine problem behavior is “home alone.” Don’t panic if someone tells you that your dog suffers from separation anxiety. It’s probably not the case. Anxiety is a serious disorder and most dogs don’t have any anxiety when left alone. They are either under-stimulated and burn their surplus energy by wrecking the furniture, they’re having fun and don’t know that it is wrong to destroy human possessions, or the owners have not taught them the desired routines when left home alone. There is a good chance that you can solve the problem with my five steps program.

You’re not alone. Problems with dogs that can’t be home alone (I call it CHAP=Canine Home Alone Problem) is the most common problem all over the world when we keep dogs as pets. Everybody seems to have a different idea as how to solve the problem. Remember the principle: too many cooks spoil the broth. If you choose to follow some other method, please do it and don’t even bother reading the following. If you choose to follow my five steps method, stick to it and don’t listen to what others tell you.

Teach your dog to be home alone in five steps:

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  DLO means desired learning objective.


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  QC means Quality Control and indicates the number of times in a row (or similar criteria) you must have accomplished your DLO successfully before you move to the next step.

1. Teach the dog to associate the bed (crate, blanket, spot, or whatever you have chosen) with positive experiences.

DLO: The dog likes to lie down on the bed. 

QC: The dog goes often and voluntarily to its bed.

• Throw a couple of treats on the bed of the dog (without the dog seeing it) whenever there are none left.


• Whenever the dog lies on the bed, reinforce it verbally (don’t exaggerate, so that the dog gets up).


• Sometimes, pet the dog when it lies on the bed (calmly).


• Send the dog to bed with a particular signal, e.g. “bed” 10-20 times daily.


• Send the dog to its bed often when you watch TV, read the news, do computer work, etc.

2. Teach the dog meaning of the word “bed.”

DLO: The dog goes to the bed after you say “bed” without any problems.

QC: Ten successive correct behaviors.

• Send the dog to the bed with the word “bed” by pointing to the bed or throwing a treat on the bed.


• Use only the word “bed.” Don’t say anything else.


• Reinforce it verbally, calmly so it remains on the bed.

3. The dog lies down on the bed even if you walk away.

DLO: The dog lies down on the bed even if you walk away. 

QC: Ten successive correct behaviors.

• Send the dog to the bed with the word “bed.”


• Reinforce it verbally, calmly so it remains on the bed.


• Stop reinforcing it immediately if it should leave within 10 seconds and ignore it for a couple of minutes. (Important: those two minutes must be particularly boring for the dog).

• Start all over until the dog remains on the bed even if you walk away.

4. Teach the dog to stay on the bed.

DLO: The dog lies on the bed for three minutes after you leave the room.

QC: Ten successive correct behaviors.

• Reinforce the dog verbally as soon as it lies on the bed after you said “bed.” Be calm.


• When the dog lies quietly on the bed, leave the room for two seconds, then come back.

• Repeat, leaving the room at irregular intervals and for irregular periods, e.g. 5 s, 30 s, 4 s, 1 minute, etc.


• If the dog remains on the bed, do nothing.


• Should the dog leave its bed, send it back and start all over.

5.  Teach the dog to stay on the bed when you leave the room and close the door.

DLO: You can leave the dog and close the door without any problem.

QC:  Ten successive correct behaviors.

• As soon as you can leave the room three minutes without the dog leaving its bed, repeat procedures in point 4 but beginning to close the door.


• The first times, do not close the door, only touch it.


• The following times, leave the door ajar.


• Then, leave the room, close the door for two seconds, open it and enter the room. If all is all right, do not pay attention to the dog. Otherwise, start all over with point 5.


• Finally, leave the room, close the door, stay out for irregular periods, open it and enter the room. If all is all right, do not pay attention to the dog.

Maintaining the good behavior

• Even when you’re home, leave the dog alone sometimes. Do not pay attention to it all the time.


• Always stimulate the dog properly before leaving. Remember: too little and too much are equally wrong.


• Give the dog something to do when you leave. You don’t even need to invest in expensive toys. A plastic bottle full of treats will keep the dog busy for a while figuring out how to take them out (watch the dog the first couple of times and encourage it, if necessary, to toss the bottle around and not bite it).


• Place the dog’s bed in a central place in the house (living room). Most dogs don’t like to feel isolated.


• Continue using “bed” and continue making the bed attractive with occasional treats, verbal reinforcing and petting (all very calmly).


• Make sure the bed is not too clean (most dogs don’t appreciate our flagrance drenched laundry), nor too dirty and is doggy-comfortable.


• Pick up your keys often (or put on your shoes, cap or whatever you normally do before you leave) so that the dog disassociates these cues with being left alone.

Here is some explanation for those of you interested in the principles of these five-steps method:

• We create a positive association with the bed so that the dog will go often and voluntarily to its bed.


• We get the dog used to lie on the bed when we are at home either relaxing or doing our home work. After all, the ideal dog is the dog that it quiet at home and active when out.


• We teach the dog the meaning of the word “bed.”


• We get the dog used to us leaving the room and coming back as a normal routine.


• We teach the dog to associate the door with a normal routine.


• We create a routine for the dog that when there’s nothing to do at home, the best is to go to bed.

You maximize your chances of speedy success if:

• The dog sleeps on its bed at night and (even better) if it doesn’t sleep in the same room as you.


• The dog is routinely well stimulated (under-stimulated dogs are more difficult to teach to be home alone)


• The dog is not hyper-active and over-stimulated (over-stimulated dogs have difficulties in remaining in the same spot for longer periods of time).

Important for you:

• Be calm no matter what you do.


• Advance step by step.


• Be patient.


• Control your emotions and behavior when you succeed as well as when you fail.


• If you haven’t anything important to say to the dog, be quiet.


• It’s your responsibility alone to understand and implement this five-steps program and to adjust them if needed, not the dog’s.


• If my five steps method don’t seem to solve the problem, it may be that your dog shows genuine separation anxiety in which case you must contact a competent specialist.

Enjoy training your dog and remember that you train your dog primarily for the dog’s sake, not yours!

R-

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How to Break a Dog of Separation Anxiety

A dog with separation anxiety can act out in many ways. Some dogs will urinate or defecate while others chew on furniture or other things around the house. Excessive barking or howling and trying to escape are also signs of separation anxiety. Aside from the destruction this causes to the home, it can also result in injury to the dog. Separation anxiety sometimes starts as soon as the dog picks up the clues that it’s owner is getting ready to leave and accelerates once it’s alone.

Instructions

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Visit the veterinarian to make sure there are no underlying health problems that may be causing the behavior. Digestive or urinary issues should be ruled out if these problems seem to surface when the dog is left alone.




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Give the dog a housebreaking refresher. Make sure the dog knows where it is appropriate to relieve itself and let him know when he does it correctly by showing positive reinforcement. Pet the dog and tell them they were good in a calm and positive tone.




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Check to see if the dog is teething. In younger dogs teething could be the reason they are destroying furniture or other things in the home when left alone. If this is the issue, leave the dog with chew toys or a Kong to keep them occupied while they are alone. A Kong is a dog toy that can be stuffed with treats or peanut butter. Give the dog this special toy or treat only when they are being left alone. This way it will associate being left alone with a treat instead of fear or anxiety.




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Desensitize the dog to being alone. Make sure the dog has a comfortable environment. It should have its own bed or blanket. Also, giving the dog an article of your clothing such as an old t-shirt that has your scent on it may offer some comfort when it’s alone. Make sure this is something you no longer care about in case the dog destroys it. Leave for short periods of time so the dog can understand you’re coming back. Gradually increase the time so it can slowly get used to being alone.




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Vary your routine when getting ready to leave the house. If the dog sees you getting your coat and keys and starts to get agitated because it knows that you are leaving, change your routine. “…Many individuals consider that it is essential to get dog training tips preceding to acquiring their pets. Some individuals could find this interesting but a lot of people may recognize that this is a great tip to follow. The problem with a number of pet owners is they will get a dog and then find out that they are simply not suitable to take care of them. Ultimately, they would depart their pets in order to reestablish their past lives. These dog training tips can let people know what they have to handle and if they have the time to coach their dogs. These suggestions could be found on Secrets To Dog Training. By using the time to conduct correct dog training, you will delight in a lifetime of peaceful friendship with your “…. Put your coat or briefcase in a different place or leave by a different door.




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Leave a radio on so the dog is less likely to hear outside noises that may stress or frighten them. Be sure to tune it to a station that has soothing music to help the dog relax.




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Exercise your dog. Make sure your dog is getting enough exercise. This can go a long way in calming separation anxiety. A dog that is well exercised is more likely to rest or sleep when left alone. Taking the dog for a walk or jog or just throwing a ball around can use up some of its energy before you leave the house.




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Adopt a friend. Some dogs do better if they have another dog companion. This is a big decision and one that you should consider carefully before deciding to bring another dog into your household.

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  Sep 29, 2006 What is separation anxiety? Separation anxiety happens when a dog becomes stressed each and every time he or she is left alone. Typically the dog

  
  
  
  


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  How to Treat Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety eHow

  
  

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  Barking, whining, escaping, destructive behavior or, in severe cases, self-mutilation can be your dog’s way of expressing anxiety over your absence. Other People …