Treating Separation Anxiety For Dogs

By Christopher McDonald


Animals experience emotions, just like humans. They are also aware of their surroundings and are sensitive enough to feel that something is not right. Thus, when there are times when they can sense that their masters are not around for them, they get upset and worried. Their worries can be manifested in disobedience or ruining household items. However, Los Angeles dog owners are also busy that they cannot properly tend to their pets. Fortunately, there are methods in treating separation anxiety for dogs in Los Angeles.

Just like any other human condition, this can also be found in dogs. It can be shown in destructive and frantic mannerisms. Also, it may stem from separation from pet parents. This should not be seen as disobedience, rather a condition that needs to be treated properly, so your pet can return to his or her calm and happy self.

First, do not let them know you are going away, or at least, change how you let them know you are going away. Doing this will remove the emotion of your pet from being anxious whenever you leave, and thus will not trigger the anxiety. Give them a treat or distract them with a toy when you go out the door. You can also try to exit through another door, like the one at the back of your house, so they will not notice.

When saying goodbye and hello, minimize being so affectionate. Be calm and neutral. Avoid shower them with much affection and attention because if you are not around, they will be looking for it and become worried when they do not receive it. You must have an awareness of the amount of feelings invested to them.

Thirdly, take the time to make your furry friend their personal space. Do not let them sleep on your bed anymore and train them to rest on their own. Again, if you make them get used to them sleeping beside you, they might become upset if you are not around. This teaches them independence and will prevent feelings of anxiousness.

Give them treats and comfort items. Put on their favorite background music. You would want to create an atmosphere of calmness before you say goodbye to them. Make sure that there are not any stressors present that could break their relaxations. If your pet does not want any chokers or chains, then do not let them see such. As much as possible, they should be comfortable with being left alone.

The fifth tip is that you should also not be away for a long period of time. If the situation calls for it, call a babysitter or dog walker that could take care of your pet for you. They should be fed, have someone to play with, and even walked outside. This keeps them away from thinking that you are not with them.

If the anxiety is too hard to treat on your own, bring them to a veterinarian to know what to do and to be treated properly. They can be provided the proper medicine and be well attended to. This is also to prevent further problems because if they have no idea know how to cope up with this, they might bring this up on other things around the home and destroy them.

Pets are family. We always want to make sure that they are at their best state and condition. We also need to give them all the love and tender loving care they deserve for bringing joy to the household. This will teach them that being left alone is not a bad thing.




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