Tips for Curing Puppy Separation Anxiety

Jim had been away for not more than a couple of hours. When he returned home, he was greeted by the frantic yelps of his new pup 'Simba', a nice little retriever, that he had just adopted. Not only was his pup scared out of its wits but he had also caused havoc in the house, by tearing apart the carpet, toppling over chairs and what not. Jim wanted to help his young companion and friend. However, he needed tips for curing puppy separation anxiety.

Puppy separation anxiety is sort of a psychological disorder or rather fear, that is common among dogs. Man has adopted dogs from the wild several centuries ago. During the process of the evolution, dogs grew very attached and fond of their human friends. Puppy separation anxiety is basically a very persistent fear among dogs, where in the puppy fears that he will be separated from his beloved master. The symptoms of this type of anxiety usually show themselves when the dog is left alone, especially at home. The dog panics and gets worked up because he believes that he has been abandoned by his master. In the initial stages, the puppy separation anxiety is not very severe and is characterized by small attacks of panic. However in the later stages, your dog will show violent symptoms, like attacking the objects around him or urinating out of extreme fear. If this kind of condition persists for a very long time, then it becomes rather dangerous for the health of the puppy and also for the relationship between a dog and his master. However, it is best to stop puppy separation anxiety when the dog is of a very tender age. It is very important that you look for the right symptoms such as excessive violence, urination, depression and hyperactivity.

Even before you start any curing processes, understand the psychology and thinking of your puppy. When you come home and find that your dog has had a panic attack do not console your dog. Instead, resort to scolding or the panic goes on increasing, becoming more an more intense each time. By the term scold, I mean show disappointment to your dog. It is not very advisable to resort to corporal punishment. Also, talk to the dog after a few hours. It is important that you show firm and stern expressions. Before going out of the house talk to the puppy and assure him that you are coming back. The following are some important tips for curing puppy separation anxiety.

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It is better to start and prevent puppy separation anxiety at the youngest age possible. The best way to do this, is to leave the puppy alone in the house for about 5 to 10 minutes. You can also leave the puppy engaged before going out, by giving it a bone or a chew toy.

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Never say good bye to the puppy or have an emotional farewell before you leave the house. Just say a quick bye and leave without looking back. Do not stay in the corridor once you have closed the door. This will make your puppy very emotionally strong.

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You can also take the puppy for a long run and exhaust him before leaving the house. This will ensure that the pup will fall asleep once you leave the house. This tends to be pretty useful as the puppy is assured of your presence everyday.

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One of the best way is to distract the dog by leaving the radio on or giving him a good bone or some dog food. If you live in a bungalow, let the dog out into the garden or tie him by the dog kennel.

Also, remember to punish and restrict any bad behavior. Never retort to corporal punishment or violence while dog training the puppy. You can also put the puppy in an animal day care center, to make it more calm and adjustable. Among the many alternatives you can also resort to dog leash training. I really hope that you are able to cure the separation anxiety in puppies, as it is a very horrifying disorder.