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Does your dog whine and cry every time you leave the house? Perhaps it starts before you can even put on your shoes. Have you ever come back to a shredded bed, or to get your keys and return to poo and pee even though you just took your dog out 10 min ago? If so, you may be dealing with a dog that is suffering from issues with being alone, more commonly known as Separation Anxiety. When exhibiting this type of behavior, it's important to remember that your dog is not being spiteful or trying to make you feel guilty. She is actually suffering from a panic attack. This is not just a figurative statement, in fact, cortisol levels in the blood and saliva increase in a dog suffering from anxiety. Many times, they are actually feeling panicked.
“My dog HATES going to vet!” “Clipping my dog’s nails is a full out wrestling match!” “My dog runs away when the bathtub runs!” If any of these comments or sentiments sound familiar, learning the “
These types of fears may develop even if your dog has had no traumatic experiences associated with the sound. Many fear-related problems can be successfully resolved. If left untreated, however, your dog's fearful behavior will probably get worse.
Dogs with separation anxiety exhibit distress and behavior problems when they're left alone. The most common behaviors include: Digging and scratching at doors or windows in an attempt to reunite with their owners; Destructive chewing; Howling, barking, and whining; Urination and defecation (even with otherwise housetrained dogs)
