Why do dogs have separation anxiety? Well the simple reason being that they feel responsible for you, that’s all. Just imagine if your toddler got up and proceed to walk upstairs, what would your reaction be? You’d follow to make sure they were safe, because you are their protector. Now if you then go out of the house and inadvertently lock your self out and you have left your young child in the house, what would you do? You’d most probably try and break in !!

So put it from the dogs point of view, if they are separated from the one they feel responsible for then that is exactly what they are doing when they rip up the kitchen when you leave and why they will follow you constantly round the house.

As you child grows up and becomes an adult…will you then follow them as they approach the stairs? No, you wouldn’t because you know they can look after them selves. Unless you show your dog that you are quite capable of looking after yourself and him and you are not his toddler to be watched at every move, then he will continue to feel responsible for you.

 

You maybe advised to crate your dog, this will mean you kitchen won't be wrecked but the dog still has a big problem.

 

The important thing to remember is to have short regular separations. This is easy to achieve simply by shutting the doors as you go out of the room momentarily. Many dogs have severe separation anxiety and in order to correct this behaviour it would be wise to seek the help of a Pure Dog Listener.

 

This behaviour problem is solvable, hand on heart. It doesn't take for ever, it takes commitment to what you are tought and feed back advice.

 

We can sort this problem in a kind and stress free way for both you and your dog.

 

Call me on 01722 782635 or 07789 777407 for a no obligation chat.