Dogs, like us, can suffer anxiety otherwise we make sure that all their needs are satisfied, which include, in addition to food, daily walks, games, and affection. And it is that, due to our rhythm of life, sometimes we forget that these animals spend a lot of time alone, and when we return home, we find that they have done some damage as a result of boredom.
Therefore, it is important to know how to control anxiety in dogs so that they are happy and are much calmer.
Take care of it as it deserves
Everything should start even before deciding to have a dog at home. Dogs, even if they are domestic animals, should not be locked up all day, much less tied to a chain, but they must walk, play, interact with other dogs and people, and above all they must receive a lot of love from their family. If this is not done, the dog will most likely end up suffering from anxiety and depression.
Check your routine
The dog likes to follow a routine, as it helps him feel much calmer and more relaxed. So that, you must set a time for each thing. For example: take him out for a walk at 9.00:12.00, play with him at 13.00:15.00, feed him at 17.00:XNUMX p.m., take him out again at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m., play at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m., or whatever suits you.
Don't leave him alone too long
He is not programmed to be alone. Therefore, if you have no choice, I recommend that take it for a long walk before you go to work, since this way it will be calmer. But, in addition, at home you can leave a Kong for him to help reduce his anxiety.
Give him rewards, but only when he's calm
People, when we feel anxious, help each other to try to cheer us up. But in the case of dogs, if we pet them, hug them or give them a treat, what we are doing is making them see that this anxious behavior is what we want, so that you can only reward him when he's calm.
We hope that these tips will help you to help your dog. If you see that it does not improve, do not hesitate to ask a canine ethologist for help.