Dogs with separation anxiety need to be exercised

Arrange exercise time according to the size and breed of each dog - for example, working dogs such as Alats and Huskies that are originally high-intensity exercise may require several hours Walk the dog for exercise, or even run with it (in order to prevent the dog from Okinawa, it must be well trained first. If you run together without good training, it will be easily dragged down by the dog.); when you are short of time, you can walk for a while + let the dog run with it. Dogs should run on the treadmill at home; small dogs such as Poodles and Pomeranians need to be let out for some exercise even if the home is large and there is enough exercise.

Diversion of attention for dog separation anxiety

Before going out, give the dog special favorite snacks or toys that are not usually available to eat, so that the dog can leave the owner behind and good things will happen before going out. deep impression. Of course, some dogs are sensitive to the sound of radios and TVs. You can also leave music or programs that the owner often listens to at home to play on a loop to divert the dog's attention, or even make the dog feel as if the owner is still at home or just watching. The pretense of going out for a little while.

Desensitization training for dog separation anxiety

Some dogs become anxious as soon as their owners put on their shoes or take their keys. For example, a child who often comes to my home for foster care becomes anxious as soon as his owner takes his keys. , it will start shaking wildly. For dogs with this kind of situation, the owner can make these illusions when they don't go out. They take the keys, put on their shoes and walk to the door, but don't go out and walk back to the room. Repeat this practice 5-10 times a day. The dog will The sensitivity of keys and shoes will be greatly reduced. (Of course, everyone has different habits before going out. Use the habits your dog is familiar with to confuse the dog and trick it~)

Emotional control training for dog separation anxiety

Many owners Before going out, the dog will look reluctant to leave, which will aggravate the dog's anxiety. Therefore, don’t have too many mood swings when you go out. Let your dog know that you will come home after you go out, and it is not a big deal about life and death.
When you go home, most dogs will be extremely excited. When a dog is excited, don’t make any response. Take off your clothes when it’s time to take off your clothes, put the bag away when it’s time to put the bag away, even if it pounces, you don’t care! When it calms down, pet it, reward it and interact with it. This kind of training can help dogs learn to control their excited emotions.

Solitary training for dogs with separation anxiety

Starting today, set aside 1-2 hours a day for solitary training. (These 1-2 hours cannot be at the same time period. One day can be in the morning, one day in the evening, and one day at noon.)
Leave the room frequently during these 1-2 hours to let the dog be alone. If If there is barking behavior, in the early stage, when the dog stops barking, enter the room and reward it. (It is recommended that dogs who like to tear up the house be kept in a cage or in a separate empty room for practice.) Dogs that do not have barking problems or dogs that have solved their barking problems can enterThe next step of training: Start training with something as small as going downstairs to throw away the garbage. Leave for a few minutes at a time, and reward the dog with the snacks he likes when he returns home. After a few times, start to extend the time, from a few minutes to a dozen minutes to a few hours. Finally, disrupt these times, sometimes leaving for dozens of minutes, sometimes leaving for hours, and sometimes leaving only for a few minutes. (Of course, every time you go home to give a reward, you should choose a time when the dog has calmed down. So you need to do the previous step of training first.)

If a dog has separation anxiety, you can find a companion for it

Dogs are social animals, so finding a companion for them is a good choice. Of course, separation anxiety in many dogs is still caused by attachment to their owners, so this method of finding a companion may be feasible for some dogs, but not necessarily for some dogs, and other exercises are still required.

Obedience training is required for dogs with separation anxiety

In basic dog training courses, many trainings can help dogs learn to control their emotions, and there may also be long periods of sitting, waiting, or The training of lying down, staying and waiting. These trainings help dogs learn to control their emotions and are very helpful in treating separation anxiety in dogs. (Those who are interested in training can do these trainings by themselves. If you don’t have time, you can find a suitable dog trainer for help.)

If dog separation anxiety is a disease, seek medical advice

Sometimes, the behavior of some dogs may Not only psychological problems, but also directly related to hormone imbalance in the body. At this time, you need to seek advice from your doctor. In severe cases, medication may be required. (Just like if a person suffers from depression due to physical illness, then the physical illness can be treated well, and the psychological problem may gradually subside.)

Write at the end:

1. Because of the uniqueness of each dog The living environment and sensitivity are different, so the above method will be effective for some dogs after 1-2 treatments, while for some dogs it may take 1-8 treatments to be effective. You can selectively test one by one.
2. Since separation anxiety is mainly caused by the relationship and living habits between dogs and people, when you use these methods to take effect and return to your original lifestyle, separation anxiety will of course relapse. (You have also seen that many of the above methods are to "cheat" dogs to achieve our goal of making dogs no longer anxious. So, if you want to cheat, please cheat it for a lifetime.)