How to train dog separation anxiety? First, you need to make sure the dog is getting enough social and active to make sure it doesn’t get too anxious. Second, you can try using the "persistence technique" to keep the dog going so that it c...
How to train dog separation anxiety? First, you need to make sure the dog is getting enough social and active to make sure it doesn’t get too anxious. Second, you can try using the "persistence technique" to keep the dog going so that it can learn to remain calm in an anxious situation. You can also try using "attention transfer" to divert its attention from the anxious situation. Finally, you can try using "positive enhancement" and give it some rewards when the dog shows the right behavior.
1. For dogs with slight separation anxiety, letting the dog connect separation with delicious food and toys is a very effective way.
For example, before you go out, give the dog a food stuffed toy (such as a puzzle toy filled with peanut butter), so that the dog will think that the owner has toys and food when he goes out, so he will not be afraid of the owner going out.
This method is only suitable for mild separation anxiety, because highly anxious dogs do not eat when their owners are not at home.
2. When the owner is entering and leaving the house, remember to be very calm. Especially when you come back, you should be very calm in the first few minutes, don’t pay too much attention to your dog, and don’t have intimacy.
3. Leave some old clothes that you don't want because they have the smell of your owner, which can also help dogs relieve "separation anxiety".
4. Make sure your dog has a lot of exercise before going out. When you are ready to leave, you can play training games with your dog and catch the ball. A tired and happy dog will also properly relieve "separation anxiety".
5. Since dogs are social animals, you can also find a companion for them to greatly alleviate their longing for their owners, but be careful that some dogs may be jealous of new members.
