Tips for Improving Dog Behavior Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Tips for Improving Dog Behavior Separation Anxiety in Dogs

The more I learn the more I see the need for Tips for Improving Dog Behavior Separation Anxiety in Dogs. Dogs are suffering along with dog parents. There is property damage as well as damage to the dogs themselves. Help is here!

Never use punishment as a treatment for separation anxiety in dogs. It will probably serve to make the anxiety worse so punishment is not allowed.

Separation anxiety signs in dogs range from mild to severe

•  Distress vocalization: howling, barking, whining

•  Inappropriate elimination:  urination, defecation

•  Destructive behavior:  chewing, digging

•  Anorexia/ “depression” or inactivity

•  Psychosomatic/medical consequences:  excessive licking of haircoat, pacing, circling

•  Hyperattachment:  excessive greeting behavior, constant pestering of owner

•  Hypersalivation

Excerpt from Canine Separation Anxiety by:  Claws & Paws Veterinary Hospital

You can see that the possibilities for anxiety in dogs is endless. We will focus on separation anxiety in dogs since it seems to me to be the most hazardous dog behavior for dogs and dog owners alike. I’m not going to guarantee that these tips will effect a cure for separation anxiety in dogs but they are things that you can do to manage the problem until a solution can be found.

Never Punish an Anxiety Dog: Chances are very good that you will make the anxiety worse.

Separation Anxiety in Dogs defined

“Canine separation anxiety is a neurological distress response to: separation from the person to whom the dog is attached, high degree of uncertainty of an outcome, or the probability of punishment.  In dogs with this condition, the level of anxiety is disproportionate to the inciting circumstances.  Brain chemistry plays a significant role in the development and progression of separation anxiety.  Dogs with separation anxiety are suffering and require effective dog behavior management and medical intervention. This definition from “Canine Separation Anxiety” by Claws and Paws Veterinary Hospital. Since this was written by a Veterinary Hospital they obviously recommend anxiety medication for dogs.”

Many dog owners turn to medical alternatives (anti-anxiety medication) only after all other separation anxiety management options are explored. This is always the dog owner’s choice. You do what you think is correct for your dog. I am not a vet nor am I offering a “cure” here. What I’m offering is a way to manage your dog’s separation anxiety or other type of dog anxiety until you can provide your dog with a definitive answer such as a qualified dog trainer or dog whisperer.

Management Tools for Separation Anxiety in Dogs

I will cover these in brief since more information is available at the web location of the individual items.

 Heavy Duty Dog Crate for your Strong Dog: A way to protect your dog and your

property in your absence. A way to protect your dog from himself. It’s about safety first for your dog and your property. It’s also about peace of mind, your peace of mind. It’s the only way to maintain control in your own home while protecting your dog.

Thundershirts: A canine velcro wrap proven to help many types of anxiety in dogs, including separation anxiety in dogs by using gentle pressure. My customers report these wraps work better on smaller dogs than larger stronger dogs.

Dog Appeasing Pheromone:  Mimics the natural comforting pheromone produced by dogs. It reduces or completely stops stress-related dog behavior including barking, urination & defecation, whimpering and whining, anxiety, chewing or other stress-related dog behavior such as separation anxiety in dogs.

Pheremone Calming Dog Collar For Anxiety in Dogs: Mimics the pheromone that the mother dog produces to calm and assure her puppies. The collar goes where your dog goes!

When you check out each of these items on the web I think you will agree that we have found a way to manage your dog’s anxiety until you can get professional assistance if necessary. Using these
items may, I say may, lessen dog behavior issues however, severe canine separation anxiety usually needs professional assistance.

A good example of how just one of these items helps is a former customer who states that the heavy duty

dog crate saved his dog’s relationship with the family. Without the heavy duty dog crate to manage the separation anxiety in dogs, his dog would have probably gone back to the Humane Society depriving both dog and dog parent of a great relationship. He could have been put down once a certain level of negative dog behavior (anxiety) was observed.

And Remember;

“She is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are her life, her love, her leader. She will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of her heart. You owe it to her to be worthy of such devotion.”  ~~Un known

I hope these Tips for Improving Dog Behavior Separation Anxiety in Dogs and Dog Anxiety has put you on a path to a solution to your dog’s specific anxiety-dog behavior problems. Once you have reviewed each product in specific detail I think you will agree that one or more of these items is a great first step to solving your dog anxiety problems.