Dogs react strongly when they are separated from their humans or other household pets. When they experience separation anxiety, they can exhibit destructive behavior. This is particularly seen in dogs that have stayed in a rescue shelter. They follow their new owner everywhere. And if the owner needs to leave the house, the dog becomes anxious. He might start barking, or trash the house, or becoming destructive as a way to cope with the separation anxiety. Unfortunately, you will only make matters worse if you punish your dog for being destructive.
It might help if you can control the factors leading to separation anxiety. These are some factors to take note of: change in the family's routine that leaves the dog alone at the house for a long time, moving in a different house, dog spending time away from home, loss of another family member.
Help your dog cope with these changes so he won't engage in destructive behavior. Consult with a veterinarian White Rock TX, or a certified animal behaviorist to know more about counter conditioning and desensitization techniques.
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