In this article, I will help you understand why dogs experience separation anxiety and barking when they are alone, and why common views on this issue are wrong and ineffective.
You have to learn how to think like a dog
It is estimated that up to 14% of the dog population is affected by separation anxiety. The main reason why people do not understand this stressful problem of dog behavior is that we try to approach this problem from our point of view. the opinion. of human vision. To deal with this problem, one MUST learn how to think like a dog. Seriously, you need to get your dog to the point where he understands that YOU are the pack leader. Let me explain it.
How did dogs develop?
Dogs have evolved from their wolf ancestors! Yes, the wolves. Modern dogs have about 99.8% of the Wolf's DNA. To understand today's dog, you have to understand the pack of wolves.
In the pack of wolves there is the alpha male and the alpha female. Among them are all the other wolves who may want to call the shots but really know the truth ... they are NOT the ones in charge! They know who the leaders of the group are and that the leaders of the group make all the important decisions. Then, in the opinion of your dog, you are either the leader of the pack or they are. Whenever your dog thinks he is responsible, he shows the symptoms of separation anxiety when he leaves, even for a short time.
Symptoms of a separation anxiety
Recognizing the following symptoms of your dog is a good start to the battle to resolve this issue:
1. Chewing: During chewing an endorphin is released, which is comparable to that of humans. It is the dog's attempt to calm down.
2. Excessive barking or groaning: This is how the dog calls the owner to return to the bag as the dog protects and cares for him. It's the same as when people call their kids when they can not find them.
Imagine this scenario ...
You are a father and suddenly you see your 3 year old son walking on the sidewalk and then walking on the street.
To make matters worse, you are locked up in the house.
What is your answer? Lean back, relax, get up and enjoy resting well? Of course not, you would do anything to bring your child back to safety. Welcome to your dog world! This is a simple case of separation anxiety, and if you show your dog that you are the pack leader, change your favor.
3. Always try to escape if you are not there. It just means that your dog is looking for you.
Finally
All of these symptoms, as well as others, such as excessive digging, destruction and self-harm, are signs of stress as your dog thinks he is the pack leader.
Ask yourself first, "Does the behavior stop when it comes back?" If so, it is a good sign that your dog has the mentality to be the pack leader.
Once you show your dog that you are responsible, your dog will be fine if you come as you please.
Visit my blog, where you'll find this lesson onseparation anxiety with your dog. You'll see some examples of things you can do today, right now, to teach this potentially life-saving skill to your dog.
References:
https://getfreedogtraining.com/how-to-stop-your-dog-from-barking-when-left-alone/
https://www.freedogtrainingclasses.com/how-do-you-stop-separation-anxiety-in-dogs/
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