separation anxiety,
sometimes to help the dog it helps some people to understand why
when its a rescue dog, it is normally because they are scared of leaving what they know and therefor panic when new carer leaves
Some have been moved around and they become extremely unsettled, some sadly misunderstood and on rare occasions mistreated too
Some have been moved around and they become extremely unsettled, some sadly misunderstood and on rare occasions mistreated too
They need to feel they are close and comforted, if its a dog with a lot of anxieties
separation anxiety can be very stressful for the dogs, the carers and neighbours, so a few days will be needed to help teach your dog it isn't so scary being left alone,
crate training can be used to help keep dog and home safe, it is a small space for them out of the way and this can help with some anxieties.
To get them to like the crate make sure it has plenty of space for them to move around in, feed them there meals in the crate but leave the doors open.
Put all there toys in the crate, again with door left open, place a blanket over the top if they decide to sleep in it.
Best place to put a crate is in a room that has the most use, a room with a telly on is a good place.
Getting your dog used to being left alone.
do not prepare your dog for going out, as this can get the dog worked up,
On day one - walk out the room and walk straight back in drop a treat and sit down, do this for 10 to 15 mins
leave the separation trainings for an hour or 2 then start again, leave the room and shut the door, but then go straight back in room, drop a treat and sit down
do this for 10 to 15 mins
next session only leave the room for a min or 2, then come back in drop a treat and sit down
each time you complete this process over then next few days make the time longer. also use different treats so your dog has something different to look forward to and makes training more interesting
some comforting tips while out is a t-shirt that smells like you on a teddy, a ticking clock close by and some gentle music or the TV
burning lavender essential oils in the house can also help to relax some dogs
thunder shirts or a wrap top can help comfort some dogs too
for a video tutorial I find kikopup on YouTube easy to follow
if a dog messes in the house the best cleaners to neutralize any lasting odours are plant based cleaners,
believe it or not a dog will not poop or pee in the house as an act of revenge to spite you,
they do it because they are anxious, so please bear in mind if a dog toilets everywhere when you are out it is because they are scared
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