Separation Anxiety

Dogs are social animals and form strong attachments to other dogs and to people. The dog’s first experience with separation anxiety is when the pup is separated from its mother and littermates. New owners expect their puppy to be restless the first few nights he spends in his new home. In later life, problems arise when a dependent dog has a strong attachment to one person. The owners are kindly people who spend a lot of time with their dog; they allow it to follow them around the house, and appreciate the excited welcome the dog gives them when they return home. Unwanted behavior often starts when the owner’s schedule changes so that the dog is left alone more frequently, or at different times, than he is used to.Read More >>