5 Common Signs of Dog Separation Anxiety To Watch Out For

If you find that your dog has acted recently and you do not know why, you may have separation anxiety, a common problem in dogs. In this case, they feel stressed when they are alone, resulting in negative behavior and we must help our dog from separation anxiety. Every parent, dog or pet owner must be able to tell the difference between a sad dog when his or her owner leaves the house and a more serious separation anxiety. If you know the symptoms, you can significantly combat or even prevent the problem.

Here are 5 common signs of separation anxiety in dogs that should be considered:

Bark

Barking or complaining (or both) is the most common sign of separation anxiety in dogs. Usually they start this behavior once their owner is away and they will not stop until they return. The bark is a shout for the owner to return in his package.

Chew

While dogs like to chew, excessive and destructive chewing is a symptom of separation anxiety. This behavior in dogs is similar to that observed when chewing gum to stay calm.

Excavations

When a dog is stressed, it is common to dig. This is usually accompanied by a general destruction. If you notice that one of your shoes has been chewed, the papers in your house are scattered and you are playing with similar scenarios while you are away, you should watch your pet, especially if accompanied by the excavation.

Mucus

Although almost all dogs are drooling, this can be a sign of stress if it is excessive. It is unclear whether excessive drooling is related to medicine or the stress of separation anxiety. So be more attentive. If your pet suddenly has this problem and you are not sure of the cause, it is best to contact your veterinarian.

Urinate and hunt

Another sign of anxiety associated with separating the dog is urinating or shitting in the house, especially if your pet is trained in the toilet or knows how to do business outdoors. If this happens only when you are not there, it means that your pet is stressed.

Separation anxiety in dogs is a serious disease. Dogs are by nature loyal and loving and sadden them when they are not with you, what they consider leaders of their pack. Be careful with these characters to combat the problem!

Visit my blog, where you'll find this lesson on stop separation anxiety with your dog. You'll see some examples of things you can do today, right now, to teach this potentially life-saving skill to your dog.


References:
https://www.freedogtrainingclasses.com/how-do-you-stop-separation-anxiety-in-dogs/
https://getfreedogtraining.com/how-to-stop-separation-anxiety-in-dog/