How To Treat Separation Anxiety In Dogs

Exercise Your Dog Before Leaving

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Generally speaking, an exercised dog is a tired dog, and a tired dog has no energy to get worked up when their owner has to leave for work. Try to exercise your dog before leaving by taking them on a long walk or engaging in some playtime at the dog park. Then, reward your dog’s calmer behavior with food, water, or a small treat before you leave the house. The main goal is to tire out your pooch and dump excess energy to facilitate a calm state of mind. That way, your dog will be too busy resting to exhibit any destructive behaviors.

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Pauline Alfonso is a dedicated writer for Pawpularanimals.com and a self identifying dog person. She shares her life with Chevy, her beloved furry companion. When she's not writing engaging and helpful content for pet lovers, Pauline enjoys spending cozy moments with Chevy watching movies.

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