Separation Anxiety in Puppies - Separation anxiety can affect many dogs of all breeds and sizes. Most toy breeds such as Maltipoo puppies suffer from this because they are carried around and babied at such a young age.
Separation anxiety can affect many dogs
of all breeds and sizes. Most toy breeds such as
Maltipoo puppies
suffer from this because they are carried around and babied at such a
young age. If your puppy already has separation anxiety, try these
tips!
It is not known what makes dogs
suddenly suffer from separation anxiety. Sometimes it can start from
puppyhood. Toy breeds such as Yorkie puppies and
Maltipoo
puppies have been carried along with you
because, well, he’s so tiny! When they grow up and are big enough
to fend for themselves, leaving them at home during the day is
understandable. But not for your little 5lb sidekick. His whole
schedule has changed, you’re not around as much anymore and this is
traumatic. Allowing time apart when your puppy is young is important
to keeping separation anxiety at bay.
What about dogs that have always had
the same schedule and one day they are practically clinging to your
heels as you walk out the door? Maybe something happened while you
were away such as a thunderstorm, loud pounding at the neighbors, any
strange event or noise that frightened your puppy while you were
away. And now, he associates this terrible experience with you being
gone. Now, when you arrive home, things are chewed, doors have claw
marks in them and the house looks like a tornado through it. How do
you break them of this?
One important thing
not to do is
fuss over your dog as soon as you walk in the door, especially if he
seems over-excited to see you. This will only reinforce that he had
something to be worried about because you’re so excited as well.
If your puppy is jumping, barking and doing everything except flying
off the floor, simply turn you back and cross your arms until he
calms down. Then, in a low, soft voice, say hello and go about your
business.
Or try taking him outside as soon as
you arrive so that he is distracted from your arrival. This will
also get him in to a better habit of bathroom breaks as well.
When your dog has a more destructive
method of missing your company, try leaving him at home for only a
few minutes. Do not say goodbye or announce your departure, simply
walk outside and out of view for a few minutes and then return as if
nothing happened. Do this each day for a bit longer each time.
Eventually, your dog will learn that you will always return and there
is nothing to fear.
Separation anxiety is a hard condition to deal with, no matter how
patient you are. You know your puppy best – try a few different
techniques until you find one you’re comfortable with and works
with your four-legged co-pilot!
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