Separation anxiety
Dogs are companion animals and have lived along side humans for thousands years. Most prefer the company of others and being alone is not natural to them.
Separation anxiety is where a dog cannot stand being on there own and can be quite terrifying to them.
Symptoms
Howling
Barking
Destroying furniture
Chewing
Scratching floor
Urinating
Defecating
Here are five tips for dealing with separation anxiety
Before leaving house take your dog for a walk
Don't make any fuss when leaving so your dogs thinks that leaving is no big deal
Say good bye to your dog long before you leave
Stay calm and ignore your dog before you leave
Start small and just leave your dog alone for just five minutes