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Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety is triggered when dogs become upset because of separation from their guardians, the people they�re attached to.

When treating a dog with separation anxiety, the goal is to resolve the dog�s underlying anxiety by teaching him to enjoy, or at least tolerate, being left alone. This is accomplished by setting things up so that the dog experiences the situation that provokes his anxiety, namely being alone, without experiencing fear or anxiety.

Common Symptoms of Separation Anxiety

- Urinating and Defecating

- Barking and Howling

- Chewing, Digging and Destruction

- Escaping

- Pacing

- Coprophagia

Why Do Some Dogs Develop Separation Anxiety?

There is no conclusive evidence showing exactly why dogs develop separation anxiety. Dogs that have been adopted from shelters, have this behavior problem than those kept by a single family since puppyhood. It is believed that the loss of an important person or group of people in a dog�s life can lead to separation anxiety. The following is a list of situations that have been associated with development of separation anxiety:

- Change of Guardian or Family

- Change in Schedule

- Change in Residence

- Change in Household Membership

Do not scold or punish your dog. Anxious behaviors are not the result of disobedience or spite. They are distress responses! Your dog displays anxious behaviors when left alone because he�s upset and trying to cope with a great deal of stress. If you punish him, he may become even more upset and the problem could get much worse.

Article taken from ASPCA.

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