SIGNS OF SEPARATION ANXIETY

While you are gone your dog:

  • Barks excessively

  • Damages items, especially around the entrance/exit door

  • Injures herself

  • Drools excessively, even though there is no food around

  • Urinates and defecates even though he is house trained

Why is this happening to me and my dog?

The underlying emotion is FEAR!

MYTH

  • They will bark it out or using
    a bark collar will make it stop

  • It will get better by itself

  • It is my fault…

 
FACT

  • Letting them “bark it out” or using bark collars will
    make your dog     become more fearful

  • It will not magically get better by itself, the behavior may
    deteriorate even more

  • It is NOT YOUR FAULT. Get the resources you need and help
    your dog and your family overcome this stressful situation

What Can You Do?

 

  1. Have your veterinarian examine your dog to rule out medical issues
    for this behavior

  2. Don’t leave your dog alone longer than he can tolerate – build up
    time gradually

  3. Ensure your dog has sufficient daily exercise including long leash
    relaxation walks

  4. Change your routine

    • leave through a different door

    • put on your shoes in the garage

 

A wonderful resource is the book “Please don’t go” by Ness Jones, separation anxiety specialist. It gives you step by step instructions on how to help your dog be less fearful.

Call or text for more information and help:

Eva Klenner, CPDT

757-675-3314

www.SimplyHumanDogTraining.com