unfortunately your dog is not one of them and you will have to do some work in order to help her over her fear of being alone. the program described below will help you teach your dog to be okay when she is alone. your dog needs to have a place to go when you leave where she feels safe and secure. this is hard for some people to do, but remember, you are trying to reduce the anxiety your …

imagine, if you can, being a little baby, cared for and safe with your parents and siblings. that’s how a new puppy feels when you bring him home for the first time. most responsible breeders and experts advise that a puppy should not be separated from his mother until he’s at least eight weeks old. during the next three-to-eight weeks, he learns social skills from his mother and his littermates. he sleeps snuggled up with his siblings and mother and, …

whether in a puppy or an adult dog, separation anxiety is when your dog exhibits extreme stress from the time you leave him alone until you return. it’s also not the same as boredom, and unlike a little mischief when your dog is left alone, separation anxiety is the result of legitimate stress. even a single traumatic event in the owner’s absence, like the house being robbed, can lead to sa. look at the following methods of treatment: 1. crate …