Separation anxiety is a very stressful problem that many new dog owners face. It is imperative to cure this behavior not for just for the sake of your own sanity, but also for the heath of your dog. Training your dog can be a very rewarding experience, as it strengthens your bond with them, and also results in happier quality time together. The six techniques discussed below are very helpful at curing your dog from separation anxiety.1. Exercise your dog prior to your departure. It is important to take your dog on an energetic walk for at least 20 minutes. Really try to wear them out, especially if you plan to be gone for a long time. This is also a great opportunity to give them lots of attention and essentially say your “good-byes” without them knowing it.

2. Distract your dog to prevent their anxiousness. Since dog’s love to chew, why not use this to your advantage? If you have a Kong, fill it with your dog’s favorite treat before leaving. Or use any other chew treat that will last at least 15-20 minutes, allowing you to leave peaceably, and occupying your dog so that they won’t realize your departure is eminent.

3. Calm your dog’s nerves by turning on the radio to a soothing station when you do leave. Classical music works well, or any station that have talk shows. It is best to keep the volume at a low level, so it will be calming for your dog, and give them the feeling that they aren’t all alone.

4. Allow your dog to see outside. If possible, give your dog a view of some kind. This way they don’t feel trapped and can see what is going on outside. If you have mini-blinds it is best to raise them up a bit, otherwise your dog may lash out and tear them apart. If at all possible, the best scenario is for your dog to be outside, so long as they have some shelter and water available.

5. Adapt your dog to your departure routine. Take things nice and slow…practice getting ready to leave. Jingle your keys, put on your coat, open the door go out and come back in. Then sit down and don’t go anywhere. Repeat this until your dog doesn’t react to your routine any more, and when there’s no reaction, give them a treat and lots of praise. Gradually work up to the point where your dog doesn’t show any signs of stress when you are about to leave.

6. Stay strong, and don’t react to your dog if they start whining or crying. This is really tough to do, but if you give them attention while they are doing this, you are in effect reinforcing this behavior. And definitely avoid saying “It’s OK, good girl/boy” when they are in this state.

The most important thing to remember when training your dog is to remain consistent. Dogs are creatures of habit and if you break your routine or give in to your dog it will be detrimental to the training process. This can make training much more difficult, since it is confusing to your dog, and will ultimately end up taking a lot longer to complete the process.

If you would like to find out more information on how to train your dog, please take a look at a review of Secrets To Dog Training.

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