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ATTENTION! Is your home life being affected by barking whining , crying or destructive behaviour from your dog, you need to read this.
Does your dog whine or cry when you leave the house?
Are your neighbours getting sick of your barking pooch?
Have you come home to find possessions destroyed or chewed?
Has your dog shown signs of aggression?
If any of the above are true of your best friend, your dog could be suffering with anxiety and is distressed.
Around 30% of dogs will suffer with separation anxiety, and it can be as traumatic for owners as it is for our furry friends.
You have probably seen all of the signs: barking, whining, crying, having accidents indoors, destroying your possessions – all of these are symptoms of anxiety in your dog.
If you, like me, find it heartbreaking to see your dog feeling scared and anxious whenever you leave, you need to continue reading. Hearing your dog crying can be a stressful time for both you and your dog, and if you come home to find your house in disarray or accidents on the floor – the experience can be a costly one.
Many dogs will display destructive behaviour when suffering with separation anxiety. Usually they will chose something that has your scent on it, and they will rip it to shreds and sit amongst the debris to surround themselves in your scent.
There are many different reasons for separation anxiety in dogs. 40% of senior dogs will suffer, but separation anxiety can become apparent in many different ages and breeds of dogs. Many cases of separation anxiety are reported in dogs who have faced major changes in their lives. These can include:
– Dogs who have been rehomed
– Dogs who have suffered abuse (rescue dogs are particularly vulnerable)
– Dogs who have been taken from their mother too early
– Dogs who lose a loved one
– be it human or another animal
– Dogs who have missed out on social interaction with other dogs
– Dogs who are getting used to living in a new environment
There can even be simple things that we wouldn’t imagine to be stressful enough to trigger these anxiety behaviours, such as a vet visit, or time at a kennel away from home.
When you are away from the house and leave your dog alone, your dog should be relaxed, spend most of their day sleeping or chewing on toys you have left out for them. They will bark only every so often, and whining and crying shouldn’t usually happen.
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