Separation Anxiety

Teach Your Dog to Self-Soothe: Calming Techniques for Independence Teach your pup to be chill with some cool techniques! This can help them become independent and manage loneliness. Here's how: Give them a special spot to go when stressed, like a bed, crate, or blanket. Distract them with puzzles or Kong toys filled with treats.…

Aromatherapy for Dogs: Scents to Soothe Anxiety Dogs can benefit from aromatherapy to reduce anxiety and make them feel calmer. Here are a few scents that can help with this: Lavender - This is a popular calming scent for dogs and can help with stress, anxiety and fear. It also encourages better sleep. Chamomile -…

How Life Changes Can Trigger Separation Anxiety in Adult Dogs Life changes, such as moving or a new job, may cause adult dogs to have separation anxiety. This is a common condition that can affect any breed or age of dog. Signs that your pup may have it include: Digging/scratching doors/windows Barking/howling when alone Peeing/pooping…

Is It Separation Anxiety or Just Bad Behavior? Separation anxiety and bad behavior are two different things. Separation anxiety is a behavioral disorder where animals experience distress when apart from their owners or attachés. Bad behavior has no anxiety attached and is just undesirable conduct. Here are ways to tell them apart: Look at…