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Things To Do When Your Canine suffers From Separation Anxiety
Most canines hate to see their owners leave them. They would rather know their owners are nearby and able to address their needs (i.e. for food, attention, etc.) whenever necessary. In some cases, dogs will become extremely anxious when left alone or separated from their owners. This is known as separation anxiety (SA).
The behavior can manifest in various ways, which often makes it difficult to recognize. If the behavior is not properly identified, it cannot be shaped or modified. Sadly, separation anxiety is one of the most common reasons people abandon their canines.
In this article, we'll describe several signs that suggest your pooch is having trouble coping with being left alone. We'll also explore the reasons behind the behavior and provide a few tips for modifying it.
Identifying The Signs
Every canine is different and the extent to which they suffer from SA will vary. Your pooch might become increasingly agitated the longer he is left alone. Once you leave him, he may begin pacing back and forth, drooling, barking, and even howling. If he grows more anxious, he might start chewing your furniture, or destroying things around your house. In severe cases, your dog might begin to urinate or defecate in your home.
There are a few telltale signs that imply your canine is becoming anxious when he is separated from you. For example, you might notice him following you around the house. That's his way of making sure you're still nearby. He may periodically check whether you're home before returning to his toys or food. Another indication is that your pooch becomes frantic when you prepare to leave him.
What Triggers Separation Anxiety?
There are several possible reasons why a dog may become especially anxious when his owner leaves him. For example, if he has been abused by his previous owner, or has been adopted by a series of different people, he may feel insecure with his position. That is, because he has been abandoned in the past, a canine might fear his owner will fail to return for him.
Separation anxiety can also manifest if your dog has never enjoyed interaction with other people. Left alone, he may become worried that he has lost your companionship.
Tips For Modifying The Behavior
It's worth emphasizing that anything your pooch does as the result of becoming anxious is not meant to "get back" at you for leaving him. Avoid punishing him. Instead, take positive steps to gradually shape his behavior.
For example, give him a treat when he is calm. If he shows too much excitement when you return home, say "relax" and provide a treat when he calms himself. You can also desensitize your canine to the routine you normally go through before leaving your house. For instance, put on your shoes a half hour before departing. You should also downplay your leaving; ignore your dog 10 to 20 minutes before departing.
The key thing to remember is that the signs associated with separation anxiety (i.e. barking, urinating, etc.) are not done in anger or aggression. Take a supportive, positive approach to slowly eliminate your canine's concern.
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Weimeriner advice?
i dont know how to spell it but for any dog owners with the mysterious weim as a house pet, andy additional advice for taking care of them? i have a grey weim who we really think is brain damadged. i know all weims have seperation anxiety, and are very smart, but mine is an exeption. he is so smart and so dumb and goofy all at once. he got thrown out of doggy training camp for being to silly. any advice on training him??
and he is taken care of phisically wise, we run and play everyday, go to dog parks every saturday, and the dog beach every other sunday.
man hes got a good life. i love my weim he is so unique and still so cudly.
and to add on, has any weim owners seen their dogs bend their neck completely backwards? for instance we will be sitting on the couch, and blue, my blue weimeriner, will bend his head and neck all the way back and lay it in my lap, while still facing the same way. its crazy!
Probably not brain damage, but those goofy bird dawgs can do some pretty odd things that might make you think so! Weims, like all pointing breeds, were bred to think independently. They have to, to be able to hunt properly. For that reason they don't always make the best candidates for obedience school. Neglecting training is worse, however. You'll end up with a nutty, disobedient and possibly destructive dog. Not all have separation anxiety, and like people, some are smarter than others. Some are exceptionally good at figuring out just how to get YOU to do what they want, or to get out of doing what you've asked! (You think they're not smart? Think again!) Find a good trainer or training club in your area, and try to find someone who has worked with some pointers or setters. They will better understand where your dog needs work and what is just part of his personality.
And yes, I've seen other weims do the head thing, too...kinda like the exorcist!!
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