How To Treat Separation Anxiety In Dogs
It’s perfectly normal for dogs to miss their humans when they’re gone. They may express some mild signs of stress immediately after an owner walks out the door, such as howling or whining. Most healthy dogs can get over this initial moment of stress and wait for their owners to return without too much mishap. When the stress is prolonged or the behaviors are more extreme and destructive, however, it could be an indication of a deeper problem. Separation anxiety is the condition identified in dogs that exhibit behaviors like continuous barking or howling, salivating, panting, destroying furniture, having accidents in the house, or making escape attempts, usually around the time their owner gets ready to leave their home. Left untreated, a dog with separation anxiety will live a stressful, unhappy life at best, so it’s important to address these behaviors before they become a fixed aspect of your dog’s personality.
If you have a dog with separation anxiety, here are a few ways to help them grow more confident in your absence.
