3 tips for dealing with Pet Separation Anxiety

One of the hardest things about having a furry best friend is when you have to leave them alone. Especially in a one dog family. Here are a few tips I have learned to help your pup be happier when you have to leave them for a bit.


#1  Wear your buddy out.
 Even a brisk walk around the block helps. A tired Dog will just nap and patiently wait for your return. A Dog that is not properly exercised will be anxious, nervous, will bark all day, and be very unmanageable. It is understandable if you can't walk your Dog every day, most of us have full time jobs, and others have health issues preventing them from walking their Furry Friends. If you are having behavior problems with your dog and are unable to properly wear them out, we have some great Dog Treadmills at


#2  Act natural! Play it cool! Do not let your Dog know you are getting ready to leave! Hide all departure cues from your dog so that he or she can’t begin to associate them with your departure. Stick with your everyday ROUTINE! Dogs need to be on a schedule, very important in ALL aspects of training your dog.
Keep your dog from having a full-blown emotional response. This means that he should not be following you to the door when you go to leave. Instead put him in his crate with something really fun to do, well before you or your family are getting ready to leave.
#3 Make it a game. Dogs LOVE games! Associate your departure with something wonderful, like a rare treat that he only gets at that time of day. Also, always ask your pup to sit before you interact with him. This sets up a predictable, structured relationship between you and your pup and helps him to understand how to get attention from you.

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