Thursday, July 29, 2010
Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Many people deal with dogs home destruction when they leave home even for a short period of time. There are a few tips that may help. Here are a few tips.
1. There are certain things you do before you leave home that tells your dog you are about to leave. Try doing some of those things that will tell him you are leaving but don't leave home. For example pick up your keys or purse. Maybe even open the door but then sit back down.
2.Practice leaving your dog alone for short periods of time. Pick up your keys and leave for 1 minute. You can also try leaving through a different door, rather than the usual door.
3. Gradually increase the amount of time you stay away. This will accustom your dog to your absence.
4. This is the hardest part, I know, but it very important. Avoid overly emotional good-byes and greetings. Instead, pat your dog on the head and offer a quick good-bye or hello.
5. Keep your dog confined in a safe area while you are away. Be sure to leave a bowl of water and plenty of chew toys. Kong toys are excellent you can apply a small amount of peanut butter inside for them to enjoy. Maybe have a special toy that they only get while you are away. It may give them something to look forward to.
6. Exercise your dog for an hour each day in places other than your yard or home. This helps your dog feel comfortable in other locations and lets him burn off steam. They will be more relaxed after a good dose of exercise.
7. Praise your dog often to build self-confidence, rather than punishing him for exhibiting frightened behaviors. Punishment only increases anxiety and makes the situation worse. If he urinated while you were away. They will may hide for fear of being punished but will not associate the punish with the accident.
1. There are certain things you do before you leave home that tells your dog you are about to leave. Try doing some of those things that will tell him you are leaving but don't leave home. For example pick up your keys or purse. Maybe even open the door but then sit back down.
2.Practice leaving your dog alone for short periods of time. Pick up your keys and leave for 1 minute. You can also try leaving through a different door, rather than the usual door.
3. Gradually increase the amount of time you stay away. This will accustom your dog to your absence.
4. This is the hardest part, I know, but it very important. Avoid overly emotional good-byes and greetings. Instead, pat your dog on the head and offer a quick good-bye or hello.
5. Keep your dog confined in a safe area while you are away. Be sure to leave a bowl of water and plenty of chew toys. Kong toys are excellent you can apply a small amount of peanut butter inside for them to enjoy. Maybe have a special toy that they only get while you are away. It may give them something to look forward to.
6. Exercise your dog for an hour each day in places other than your yard or home. This helps your dog feel comfortable in other locations and lets him burn off steam. They will be more relaxed after a good dose of exercise.
7. Praise your dog often to build self-confidence, rather than punishing him for exhibiting frightened behaviors. Punishment only increases anxiety and makes the situation worse. If he urinated while you were away. They will may hide for fear of being punished but will not associate the punish with the accident.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
I watched a video the other day about the abuse that happens in slaughter houses. It sickens me to my very soul what happens to these animals. I am not saying that everyone has to become a vegetarian, that is a personal choice. It's the way these animals are treated. Show these animals some compassion. I felt the extreme fear in them. It has haunted me ever since. Peta will never convert every one to be vegetarian. I think they need to focus on changing how people treat them. At least the Humane Society is working to improve conditions for the animals. It is a proven fact that happy cows produce more milk without it being chemically or hormone induced. I think that these animals are treated like they are because they are just considered a product to be mass produced. Which comes down to greed and we lose something along the way. Our compassion. Please watch the video about their intelligence. I will leave you with one quote that I came across as a final thought.
When the Power of Love overcomes the Love of Power the World will know Peace - Jimi Hendrix
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