Separation anxiety in dogs is something that unfortunately, many pet parents have to deal with. As frustrating as it may be, this is something that you can fix by using the right tips and tricks. The name of the game is consistency. It may seem as if your dog’s anxiety problems will never go away, but it will once you try these simple solutions.

During this phase of the pandemic, I know a lot of people are either dealing with separation anxiety with their dogs or they may experience it when they go back out to work.

Currently, many people are working from their home, so their pets are used to seeing them every day, which is nice. However, eventually when things return back to normal, this sudden change can bring on new symptoms in your dog.

You may notice that your dog is having some behavioral issues such as chewing on furniture while you’re away, digging, destroying other areas of the house, urinating or defecating around the house even though he is housebroken, among other odd behaviors. You may even hear your darling pet howling as you’re about to leave the house. That can be very heart-wrenching for any pet owner to hear.

What can you do to fix your dog’s separation anxiety issues? Well, there are a few things you can try, if you are up to the challenge. You have to be ready to be consistent with whatever you choose to do.

To help get rid of your dog’s separation anxiety, you should try to take short outside trips away from your dog. You can start with leaving your dog alone in the house for at least 10-15 minutes, then come back. The next time you leave, you can increase the time spent away from your pet. Continue to do so while adding more time until you reach the timeframe of your choice.

Why not have some fun while doing this separation activity by setting up a video camera to capture your pet’s reaction to you leaving. This also gives you an opportunity to learn a little more about your pet’s anxiety behavior.

Give your dog something stimulating to do when you are away from the house. Stimulating activities can help to get rid of boredom in dogs and keep them busy while you’re away from the house. Make a game out of it by hiding snacks in certain areas of the house for your dog to hunt for.

Another great way to cure your dog’s separation anxiety is to keep your pet active. Do fun activities with him whether it’s taking a long walk or playing an outdoor game before you leave him. He may just take a nice relaxing nap and won’t even realize that you were gone so long.

Create a fun environment for your dog. Choose a specific room in the house and decorate it with fun dog decorations. Make this room as comfy and cozy as you can for your furry friend. You can also try playing relaxing pet music to relieve your dog’s anxiety.

Be aware that it may take a while for you to find the right trick that work for you. When you do find that method, stick to it and you will see great results. Avoid showing your frustration around your dog, as they are sensitive animals and can pick up on negative energy.