Separation anxiety in dogs
Barking, destruction and accidents when alone? A step-by-step plan to help.
Separation anxiety is panic, not spite. Keep departures low-key, desensitise departure cues, build up absences gradually, use food puzzles and exercise beforehand, and see a vet for severe cases.
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