Dog Anxiety

Do you have an anxious dog?
The answer is that at some time or another your dog will suffer from a bout of anxiety.
The concern arises if the anxiety is an extreme case , or is it just the run of the mill occurrence
that should not be obsessed over. The most common anxiety in dogs is separation anxiety , which of
course takes place when the owner leaves the pooch at home while going out. Does your dog exhibit
any of the following symptoms : pacing back an forth when you prepare to leave. Crying, whining ,
barking and becoming destructive of furniture or breakables, or scratching at the door when you are not at home.

If any of these actions represent the behavior exhibited by your dog these suggestions should be of benefit
to you. You do not want to take any kind of action that will worsen the situation. If you present a calm
demeanor , your dog is more likely to act calmly in response. When leaving and or returning to the home or
apartment don't make it a momentous event. You need to ignore the dog. Act as though nothing significant
has happened. Your dog will take your example as an indicator as to the severity of the situation. When
you prepare to go out, casually put on your outer garments, collect your keys, hand bag, etc. When you
see your dog not reacting to your movements, leave and come back quickly . Repeat the process over and
again. All dogs are different and learn at varied paces, you will need to be patient to get your dog over
this hurdle. Don't expect immediate results , given time and repetition you'll achieve the desired result
of a better socialized pet.