For infants and toddlers under three, the key to reducing
the amount of separation anxiety is to insure frequent contact with the non-custodial parent.
Should I be handling this differently since he is having a hard time adjusting to his new home and a HUGE
amount of separation anxiety?
Not exact matches
Talking to a trainer or behavior specialist in your area is advisable, especially if your dog is exhibiting extreme behaviors (aggression, fear,
separation anxiety etc...) or if you're feeling overwhelmed by the
amount of information out there.
There's a surprising
amount of room for error when it comes to identifying dogs with
separation anxiety.
Although a certain
amount of sadness and upset behavior on the part
of your dog when you leave is normal, a dog with
separation anxiety is usually inconsolable and will act out with inappropriate behavior.
If you find that your Beaglier is being overly destructive
of your things or feeling
separation anxiety, you may have to increase the
amount of outdoor playtime.
The
amount of folklore that surrounds
separation anxiety in dogs is rivaled only perhaps by that surrounding aggression.
We require a 4 week minimum commitment as this is the very least
amount of time that we feel we can start to get a beginning foothold on the behavior and start teach you how the
separation anxiety protocol works.
While many dogs can learn to accept being alone for moderate
amounts of time, some dogs develop
separation anxiety, a disorder
of panic - like symptoms.
However, when you get home to a dog with
separation anxiety, they are generally very stimulated from the stress
of the day and by giving them massive
amounts of affection, you are rewarding that anxious behavior.
Simulated
separation anxiety is fairly easy to overcome with a gradual approach, slowly increasing the
amount of time spent in a crate — when you are at home as well as away — consistent obedience training, proper
amounts of exercise, and strong leadership.