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Easing Your Pets Separation Anxiety
October 29, 2009
Once you’ve been ‘parents’ to cats and dogs, you come to realize that, much like children, they all have their unique personalities and quirks. But another thing that they have in common is their susceptibility to separation anxiety and anxiety attacks. This is especially true with young puppies who may begin to whine as you leave for work on Monday after a weekend of being with them.
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Of course, if you make a big deal about leaving, your anxious feelings will be transmitted to your puppy who will become anxious in return. The best way to leave is to treat your departure with no big deal. And soon, he’ll follow your lead and do the same.
A few puppy owners may attempt to sneak out thinking that if their dog doesn’t see them leave, it’ll cause them less concern. It won’t be too long, however, when your puppy starts to look for you. And when he can’t locate you, he may well be pushed to a state of terror far more than if you had simply patted him on the head and let him watch you as you left home.
While an older dog may go through separation anxiety as well, in these cases it could indicate a much bigger problem. This is particularly when you’ve obtained the dog from another owner or a shelter. It may be that something n the dog’s past that has traumatized him. It may be that a previous owner left him alone for a period of time without food or companionship – leaving the puppy to fend for himself. Whatever the reason, if your puppy has a separation anxiety that’s this extreme – he’ll undoubtedly take a bit longer to adjust to your leaving and returning without experiencing stress.
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