If your dog isn't showing signs of anxiety during brief separations of about 10 seconds, you can start incorporating the counterconditioning methods we have suggested above
for mild cases of separation anxiety.
In her booklet, «I'll be Home Soon,» Dr. McConnell has written great information that the average pet owner can use
for a mild case of separation anxiety.
Not exact matches
The first - line treatment
for the majority
of separation anxiety cases is psychotherapy; cognitive behavioral therapy in particular is used with great success on
mild to moderate
cases.
For dogs with a
mild case of separation anxiety, counter conditioning may help reduce or resolve these problems.
For mild to moderate
cases of separation anxiety, these steps may be enough to ease your dog's
anxiety.