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Home Alone Troubles
Leaving Your Dog Home Alone
Do you have problems leaving your dog home alone? Do you come
home, only to find that your dog has been up to mischief or
tried to escape from the yard? This is not an uncommon problem
at all, and we'll explain why your dog behaves badly when alone
and what you can do about it.
Dogs experience many of the same emotions as humans such as
anxiety, boredom and depression. If one of these emotions is
triggered, it will also affect their behavior or lack thereof.
Since dogs are pack animals, they are very sociable and simply
do not like to be left alone. When a dog is left alone it can
experience a feeling of neglect, depression, boredom and
anxiety. Neglect can lead a dog to cry and howl for an extended
period of time. This will happen as you leave and while you are
gone. If a dog feels bored while home alone, this is what can
lead to destructive and naughty behavior e.g.: barking, chewing
anything in sight and digging up the yard. The most detrimental
effect on your dog however, is the feeling of an anxiety
commonly referred to as "separation anxiety". The fear of
abandonment that sets in can even cause your dog to feel sick,
vomit and lose control of its bodily functions.
The good news is that dogs can be trained out of anxiety, and a
few simple techniques can be used to help relieve the stress on
your dog when home alone.
When leaving the house, a common mistake of owners is to give
excessive emotional comforting to the dog. Extended "bye bye's"
and "you're a good dog" do nothing but increase the dog's
anxiety when you leave. So in future, when leaving, just do so
with a quick and firm gesture. When returning, again do not make
a big deal about it, just go about your business as if nothing
has happened.
It is also important to ensure that your dog won't be left
without any entertainment. After all, the dog will need to
something to occupy its time. Provide sufficient toys, something
to chew on, dog biscuits and anything else that might help the
dog beat boredom. If you're dog has a bad behavioral problem,
try giving it some exercise before you leave. Getting rid of
that extra energy can work wonders.
With a little conditioning, your dog should have no problems
being home alone. If you are still not confident about leaving
your dog alone for extended periods, then start small. Go out
for 30 minutes, then try an hour and progressively build up
until both you and pooch are comfortable. If all else fails,
then consult your vet, as there are medications available for
dog anxiety.
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