What is separation anxiety?

Dog separation anxiety is a disorder in dogs that causes them to become anxious, destructive and fearful when they are separated from their owner.

What causes separation anxiety?

The overwhelming cause of dog separation anxiety is an unhealthy relationship between the owner and their dog. When we say unhealthy we aren’t suggesting that the owner is being mean or mistreating their dog. In fact the very opposite is more likely the case. What we mean is that the relationship is responsible and causing the dog’s unhealthy behavior.

When a dog thinks themselves co-dependent, or feels too important and high in the pack status the result is anxious behavior. So now when the dog owner leaves, the dog becomes anxious and protests. What they are saying through their behavior is, “HOW COULD YOU LEAVE ME! GET BACK HERE!”

What are signs of dog separation anxiety?

When you leave, your dog;

Barks constantly
Becomes destructive, chews things up and digs in the ground or even the carpet.
Whines and scratches to get out.
Has uncontrolled urination or defecation issues.

These are some of the signs of dog separation anxiety.

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I recently had a client who rescued a Lab mix named Annie. But upon bringing Annie home, she immediately went after their cat and I mean went after their cat! Thing were so bad, they would have to keep the doors in their home closed between the two to avert certain disaster and taking the life of Luna their cat.

After the training we established how to take charge of their home and let Annie know that they are the leaders and Luna is part of their pack, not something to hunt!

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Here are some pics of Luna and Annie, lying right next to each other. Annie has made GREAT strides and we don’t have to keep them separated when we’re home anymore. She’s still very curious but they have several encounters every day and Annie won’t hurt the cat.

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