What’s the best way to deal with dog seperation anxiety?

It used to be my dog would occasionally eat a box of cereal or two, but we blocked him out of the kitchen & last night he ate a hole in our $2000 tempurpedic matress. We have a crate we’re going to keep him in now when we go out, but I don’t want to have to do that forever. We’re also not letting him sleep with us anymore since he ate the mattress which is a big change for him. What should I do?

The crate is a good idea. Many dogs like being crated because they feel safe and secure. It helps ease anxiety. Some people have the impression that crate-training is somehow cruel, but it’s not. Many well respected animal organizations endorse it, so don’t feel guilty. But on the other hand, some dogs don’t respond well to being in a crate, and that’s ok, too. Just give it a try.

My dog had seperation anxiety when I first got him, and he got better once he got used to our routine. I established a comfortable spot for him with his blanket and toys by a window where he could watch the world go by, and that helped a lot.

There are lots and lots of resources written about this topic. Any good dog training book should be able to give you some tips on how to deal with seperation anxiety. It’s a very common problem. Like people, all dogs are different and you may need to try many different approaches to find what works for you.

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