Peak anxiety, expressed as whimpering, barking or howling, likely occurs within the first minutes after your departure. During extended periods of separation, the pet may engage in more passive displays of anxiety, such as depression, withdrawal or self-mutilation. Behavior modification techniques can be used to minimize separation anxiety. Begin by leaving your dog for very short periods, and lavish praise when you return. Gradually increase the time spent away.
Crate training is also extremely helpful in providing security for the anxious dog.
When necessary, anxiolytic herbs or drugs will be prescribed by your veterinarian to help your dog. Return to menu. Many breeds are genetically inclined to use their mouths to do a job. The sporting breeds are the retrievers and the carriers of items. The working and the herding breeds use their mouths to control the movements of humans or other animals.