SEPARATION ANXIETY

When he’s left alone, why does my dog becomes upset and destructive?

Your pet is probably suffering from separation anxiety, which is very common among dogs. Training can help resolve this issue. Since a mentally active dog is less prone to develop separation anxiety, you should provide your pet with interactive toys. These toys can be stuffed with treats and given to a dog to keep him occupied whenever you go away.

Many anxious dogs will also be calmed when Dog Appeasing Pheromones (DAP) are introduced to their environment. Dog Appeasing Pheromone is similar to the pheromone scent that a mother dog emits when nursing her puppies. The scent of these pheromones evokes reassuring memories of puppyhood that calm a dog even in stressful situations. Spraying these pheromones into a room, or using a time-release plug-in product will often calm dogs.