{"id":1215,"date":"2021-03-02T17:29:49","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T22:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/tampa\/?p=1215"},"modified":"2025-11-05T18:05:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T23:05:14","slug":"ideas-for-managing-canine-separation-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/tampa\/ideas-for-managing-canine-separation-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideas for Managing Canine Separation Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As pet parents, we hate to see our furry companions sad or in any sort of pain. Separation anxiety is is a condition that can negatively impact our dog&#8217;s quality of life. It&#8217;s fear and anxiety that occur when a dog is separated from his caretaker.<\/p>\n<p>While there is no cure for separation anxiety, there are things that you can do to manage it and make your pup feel a little better.<\/p>\n<h3>Signs of Separation Anxiety in Dogs<\/h3>\n<p>The signs usually occur when your dog is alone or as he realizes you are leaving. These signs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased vocalization, including howling, whining, and barking<\/li>\n<li>Trying to leave the home with the owner<\/li>\n<li>Destruction of items in the house, including carpet, furniture, and door frames<\/li>\n<li>Defecating or urinating in the home while alone<\/li>\n<li>Drooling<\/li>\n<li>Panting<\/li>\n<li>Pacing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Tips for Managing Separation Anxiety<\/h3>\n<p>You may have to try out a few different tips or ideas before you see some improvement, and remember, it takes time. Be patient and adjust as you find what works for your dog.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Decrease the drama around leaving and coming home.<\/strong> Keep things as calm as possible while you&#8217;re getting ready to go and arriving back.<\/li>\n<li><b>Vary your routine and leave for short times.<\/b> Once your dog can stay calm during your getting ready routine, start leaving the house just for a moment and then coming back.<\/li>\n<li><b>Give your dog something to keep him busy while you&#8217;re gone.<\/b> A puzzle toy is an excellent idea for helping to keep your dog distracted and busy.<\/li>\n<li><b>Work on building your dog&#8217;s confidence.<\/b> The idea here is to encourage your dog to be successful with activities at a distance from you. Play games that require him to leave your side, like fetch.<\/li>\n<li><b>Keep your dog well-exercised.<\/b> If you&#8217;re able to spend some time in tiring interactive play before you leave the house, your dog should be able to remain calmer while you&#8217;re gone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It&#8217;s essential to keep your dog safe. If his separation anxiety causes him to chew and eat dangerous items or do other unsafe things, you may need to confine him to a safe spot like a crate while you&#8217;re gone. If none of these tips work for your pooch, some dogs benefit from anti-anxiety medications. Talk with your veterinarian to determine whether that&#8217;s right for your dog.<\/p>\n<p>Does your dog have bad separation anxiety? We would love to hear some of your solutions!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As pet parents, we hate to see our furry companions sad or in any sort of pain. Separation anxiety is is a condition that can negatively impact our dog&#8217;s quality of life. It&#8217;s fear and anxiety that occur when a dog is separated from his caretaker. 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