Puppies are absolutely adorable. You probably want to spend a ton of time with your puppy when you first get it. While it is a great idea to spend a lot of time with the puppy to develop a strong bond with you, you can have too much of a good thing. Your dog needs to understand that being left alone is normal. Puppies that do not learn to be left alone can develop puppy separation anxiety.

What are the causes of Dog Separation Anxiety.

When you first bring your puppy home, it is very common for the to whine through the first couple of nights. Understandably, they have just left their mother and litter, and have not yet bonded to you. When a dog is taken from their mom too early, or if the have had severe traumatic experiences they are more like to developproblems than dogs taken after 2 months. Purebred dogs are less likely to have separation anxiety than adopted dogs, dogs with multiple owners, or dogs from shelters.

Symptoms in Puppies.

Mild signs of anxiety in puppies include whining, nervousness, and anxiousness when you get ready to leave home. Moderate symptoms include digging and scratching at doors and carpets, barking constantly, and chewing on underwear or bedding. Dogs love to chew on things that smell like you. Severe puppy separation anxiety includes compulsive chewing, losing control of the bowels, and destroying furniture. Some dogs will injure themselves because they are in a panic.

Solving Dog Separation Anxiety.

This behavior problem will not go away on its own, and needs to be dealt with as soon as possible. Behavior Modification, patience and natural remedies are the best approach to take with your dog. The great news is that puppies can learn good behavior quickly. All it takes is showing your dog how.  The top resource on the internet for dog separation anxiety can be found at the dog separation anxiety resource website.

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