April 30, 2016
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These days, any “home alone” issue seems to be labeled “Separation Anxiety” (SA). To sort out what it is from what it isn’t, here are other reasons for problems unrelated to SA: Breed Normal Behavior Developmentally Normal Behavior Opportunity Inadequate … Continue reading
April 30, 2016
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This is a game a Separation Anxiety dog taught me one day while I slowly walked circles around the kitchen table while on the phone. I was gabbing and, at the beginning of the conversation, the dog was following me … Continue reading
April 30, 2016
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Right now, if you have a dog with separation issues, you are probably his safe place. As charming as that is, it may well be the taproot of your dog’s problem, because when you walk out the door, his safety … Continue reading
April 30, 2016
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What are the things that tell your dog that you are leaving soon? Picking up your car keys? Rummaging in your purse? Putting on work shoes?. One of the ways you can help your Separation Anxiety dog is to defuse … Continue reading
April 30, 2016
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Imagine that all day every day you had nothing in particular to do. No job, no one to play with, no books, television, internet or phone. You could not go outside. You could not draw or play a musical instrument. … Continue reading
April 30, 2016
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Dogs with separation issues have a hard time with… well… to state the obvious, separation. Want to help your dog? Then minimize the contrast between when you are home and when you’re not. This means, if you cuddle with your … Continue reading
April 30, 2016
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Sometimes there just isn’t any other option- a dog needs to be contained and there is no time to completely rebuild his relationship with the crate. What then? These notes are for resistant dogs, not aggressive, dogs. Use a Furrari … Continue reading
April 30, 2016
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If your puppy or new dog flinches when you move your hands around his head then he is “hand shy”. Some puppies can learn this by being grabbed or hit, other movement sensitive breeds like Border Collies can be born … Continue reading
April 30, 2016
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Does your dog freak out in the crate? Pant nonstop, filling the crate and himself with drool, howl or bark for hours on end, or does he try to fight his way free – breaking the crate bars/gate and his … Continue reading
April 30, 2016
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Congrats on your new companion! Now, even previously tidy dogs can be thrown off after being in a shelter or rescue and coming to your new home. So here are some ideas to help him settle in and get back … Continue reading