Dogs are animals that, when their humans leave, can have a pretty bad time. They are not used to being alone, as they are furry that live in family groups that always stay together. But of course, either because we have to go to work or do the shopping, our dear friend is going to have forced himself to stay at home for some time every day. What can we do to keep you as relaxed as possible?
Although it is a problem that can be difficult to handle, by being very constant and patient we will ensure that you remain calm. Let us know below how Treat Separation Anxiety in Dogs.
Take him out for a walk before you go
Even if this means getting up half an hour or an hour earlier, it is advisable for the dog to exercise before his family leaves for work. Why? Because a tired dog will be a furry dog who will not want anything other than sleep. So a first walk early in the morning will come in handy to relax. In addition, if he is a very active furry, we can take him for a run with the bicycle: he will surely enjoy! 😉
Do not pay attention when you leave or return
When we get out of the house we usually follow a routine (put on our coat and shoes, take the keys, turn off the lights,…). The dog immediately associates these actions with our departure, so he begins to feel anxious even before we leave. For this reason, it is important not to pay attention to it at least 15 minutes before our departure.
In addition, when we return he is very happy, but no matter how much it costs us, we have to be patient and not caress him or pay any attention to him until he has relaxed. If we didn't, we would reward you for behaving that way, which could exacerbate your anxiety problem.
Leave toys
To keep you entertained, it is necessary that we leave him some toy with which he can distract himselfAs an Kong for example, which we can fill with food so you have to learn how to get it. This will keep you busy and tire you in the process. When we return, we will take it back.
Spend time
When we'll return, we have to take all the time we can to be with him. We will have to play with him, take him out for a walk, and give him a lot of love so that he feels that he really is part of the family. Only then can you be a happy furry.
And if we see that with these guidelines the furry does not finish being calm, we will ask for advice from a canine trainer who works positively.