What is the best method for training a puppy with severe seperation anxiety?”
Causes or Contributors of Separation Anxiety Fear of abandonment caused by prior re-homing. Second-hand dogs, dogs adopted from animal shelters, and rescued strays, are particlarly prone to develop separation anxiety problems. Changing one’s daily routine, from where the dog spends most of its day with the owner, to where he spends most of his day alone. Change in dog owner’s work schedule or daily routine. Moving to a new home, and/or other major changes in environment, such as when a puppy leaves mom before 8 weeks of age. Remedies for Separation Anxiety First, review the causes to see if any might be what is resulting in your puppy’s anxiety. Remedy any that you can and then give your (fully innoculated) dog plenty of outdoor exercise and stimulation. Just going out to the backyard is not enough. Constructive outlets for your dog’s natural energies, such as leash walks, puppy playdates, agility or obedience training, fetching a ball, and romps in the park or local dog run (if your d
