What Is Canine Separation Anxiety?
Basically, your dog has a panic attack when you leave him alone, usually within a half hour of your leaving. Your canine may show the following dog behavior problems: • High-pitched yipping and whining, in hopes of getting you to come home • Digging at doors and windows in an effort to escape • Inappropriate urination or defecation, even if he’s housebroken • Destroying furniture, clothing, or whatever else he can get into Your dog isn’t doing these things to get back at you for leaving him alone. He’s doing it because he’s scared. Why Does My Dog Have This Problem? Nobody knows for sure why some dogs with separation anxiety develop this condition, and others don’t. Some breeds, including Weimaraners, Springer Spaniels, German Shepherds, and Airedales are more likely to develop canine separation anxiety. Being gone a lot often contributes to the problem. Dogs are social animals who need lots of interaction with their owners to be happy. If you know your dog will be alone most of the ti
