Dealing With Doggie Anxiety!
In addition to learning how to use many different commands, it’s important to realize that your dog might become anxious in specific situations. This anxiety can impair the dog’s ability to lead a happy life, and it can hinder training.
Some dogs have separation anxiety. They do not like to be apart from their owner. When you are gone, they will participate in destructive behavior. Realize that dogs like to be with other dogs, or people, and do not like to be alone.
Of course, it is not realistic that you are by your dog’s side 24 hours a day. It is your goal to make your dog realize that even though you are leaving, you are coming back. Leave and come back very quickly to help your dog used to this. That means standing just outside the door and returning right away. Gradually, you can increase the length of time you are gone until your dog is no longer anxious.
Another tip is to not make a huge deal when you leave. If you take forever petting the dog and cooing over the dog, he will just be more upset when you go. He needs
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