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Remedies for Dog Separation Anxiety

by: RayLam
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Dog separation anxiety is a real problem for many dogs and their owners. Some dogs will bark incessantly when you leave, while others will destroy items in your home as a result of their anxiety. Dog separation anxiety can range from mild to extreme, but there are measures you can take to help alleviate dog separation anxiety. Many holistic remedies can be very effective.

One way to reduce separation anxiety is to avoid fawning over your dog when you arrive and depart from your residence. A dog will experience separation anxiety when he is used to constant attention. Perpetually providing a dog with constant attention as you come and go will make the dog upset when your return is delayed. So, reducing some of this attention will make any separations easier for the dog to handle. Also, walking in and out the door in short intervals will teach your dog that when you leave, you will invariable come back. When you mix a few of these "pretend" departures and arrivals into your regular routine the dog will slowly become less anxious. Mainly, this is because the dog will begin to understand when you leave it is not forever.

Positive indications of separation anxiety are bad behavior primarily when your dog is left alone, he follows you everywhere you go, he becomes overexcited when you return home, he becomes excited or depressed when you prepare to leave home, or if he dislikes being alone out of doors.

Finally, if you need a little help with your separation anxiety related dog house training there are a number of excellent dog sitting/walking services that can help. Many times, a qualified "dog care professional" and swing by and check on your dog and keep him company for a half hour for less than $20. This can work wonders in making your dog's time alone more comfortable and less stressful.

Kava kava has also been used by many people in the treatment of dog separation anxiety. It is safe for use in humans, but there are not enough studies to indicate whether or not kava kava is safe for use in dogs. For this reason, proceed with caution if you do decide to use kava kava treatments for dog separation anxiety.

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