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scared cat - One of the best joys of dog ownership is the tight bond we experience and encourage with this dogs. However, in case your dog becomes too reliant or influenced by you, dog depression can be cultivated.

Dog Depression is definitely an enormous problem to an estimated 10% of all puppy's and older dogs. Somewhat ironically, oahu is the major cause of dogs ending up in dog shelters. If only I possibly could say dog stress and anxiety is definitely fixed , but the truth is it's really a extremely tough and time consuming problem to turn around.

Let's take a peek at stress and anxiety out of your dogs perspective. You're most significant part of your dogs life. Dogs are very sociable creatures and enjoy company for many reasons. In case your dog stood a choice he/she would spend every bit of his time together with you. Therefore it is only natural that after you go out, your pet may feel varying levels of distress and anxiety. He becomes confused, vulnerable, doesn't know where you are going, why he can not be with you of course, if you'll be returning to him. When you are separated all he wants is to be reunited along with his pack - which can be you.

Punishment is NEVER the answer to treating dog depression!

Does Your Dog Are afflicted by Separation Anxiety?

There's every chance your dog is experiencing a Depression disorder as opposed to another dog behavioral problem if:

1. Your dog gets really upset and anxious when you're getting ready to set off. Things like collecting your vehicle keys or putting on your coat can trigger the behaviour.

2. Your dog partcipates in inappropriate behavior only when you're separated. I expand on this topic further listed below, but behavior for example urinating inside, excessive barking and destructive behavior are typical symptoms of Depression in dogs.

3. Your pet follows you wherever you go and immediately becomes distressed if he can not be in your area.

4. When you home your dog is finished the most notable together with his greeting and requires a while to relax.

Why Do Dogs Have problems with Depression?

There are lots of theories on this one. Sometimes the main cause or trigger can be pinpointed to a particular event, but often there appears to be no reason behind the Separation Anxiety to commence. A few things i can tell is the fact that Separation Anxiety in dogs regularly occurs:

   Straight following a change in routine. Including your projects hours changing or perhaps a relative leaves home. Remember dogs are creatures of habit and then for any changes can be quite unsettling in their mind.
   If you have been on vacation or unemployed for quite a while and also have been spending heaps of time along with your dog. When you go to work your pet becomes anxious and distressed.
   Unfortunately dog's rescued from animal shelters contribute a highly disproportionate quantity of Depression cases.
   After your puppy experiences a traumatic event while you're on his or her own. If your thunderstorm lashes your property while your puppy is alone, this can trigger Separation Anxiety later on.
   If your pet isn't left alone and becomes overly reliant on his pack.
   When you move house to an alternative neighbourhood.

separation anxiety in puppies - How can Dog Depression Manifest Itself?

- Barking

- Whining

- Licking

- Destructive Behavior

- Chewing

- Howling

- Panic Attacks

- Digging

- Inappropriate Urinating

- House Soiling

- Self Mutilatio

- Escaping

- Diarrhea

- Appetite loss

- Excessive Salivation

- Vomiting

- Jumping Through Windows

- Crying

What else could you Do in order to Help Your Dog Overcome Separation?

The therapy administered to your dogs depression problem depends on its severity. You will find lots of theories and suggestions concerning the right way to deal with depression - I'll just inform you of what's worked personally.

Some Step Program I Used To Fix My Dalmation's Depression Problem

My dalmatian Harrison developed Depression seemingly for no reason when he was about 7 years old. He'd start digging and crying the moment I left the home, even if my other family members were home. My Veterinarian suggested this training process, it achieved the required result but took plenty of time and patience.

Besides the 4 step program the following, I continued to rehearse the typical daily duties of responsible dog ownership. By this I mean things such as providing a good and comfy bed, a lot of exercise and dog obedience training.

Harry would start getting anxious (his body would shake) at the beginning manifestation of me leaving the house. This typically will be putting my shoe's on or turning from the TV or heater. It became a real problem for Harry, myself as well as the remainder of my children, this is how we eventually solved it:

The first step

Since Harry was always by my side when I was home I needed to slowly teach him that he didn't always have to be close to me. I began out by ignoring his attention seeking behavior (jumping up, barking etc.) then did some solid practice of his down stay. Little by little we extended the time and distance we spent apart, until he was very happy to be alone for up to 30 minutes. Needless to say, we still spent a lot of fun time together.

Step two

The next phase ended up being to get him accustomed to being outside when I was inside. Again we began with really small periods apart and gradually lengthened time over a two weeks. If you try this Depression treatment make certain you don't just leave your puppy outside to get all worked up and stressed. The secret would be to begin leaving your puppy out for some seconds, then venturing out and reuniting before he shows any indications of Stress and anxiety. Give your pet a goody or dog toy to maintain his mind off missing you. Only initiate connection with your pet as he is calm and quiet.

Step three

anxiety in dogs symptoms

- The next step in fixing Harry's Separation Anxiety problem would have been to remove the distress caused by me getting ready to go out for work. What I did was write a summary of every one of the triggers that started Harry's anxiety. Then i set about desensitizing him to these triggers. I'd put my shoe's on, and never go anywhere. Put my coat on, then sit down to read the paper. Pick up my car keys and just carry them around with me at night, jangling along while i went about my business. Before too long (about 30 days) Harry barely offered a sideways glance at my shenanigans.

Step # 4

When Harry was completely calm in situations that might have unsettled him in the past, I left the house. At first I simply stepped outside, shut the door and went back inside within 20 seconds - before he made a solid. Again this is a slow process, just like step two. I extended enough time outside the front door then graduated to starting the vehicle, then driving around the neighborhood before I came back inside. You can provide a tasty treat in your dog on your way out the door, something which they can focus on for a while. Harry's favorite was obviously a frozen Kong stuffed full of peanut butter and a few liver treats, this eventually kept him occupied for hours. Remember that once you return home, don't make a huge fuss. Come inside, get changed, pour your hair a nice hot coffee, then greet your calm dog.