Dog Training Collar For Separation Anxiety
Dogs do not enjoy being alone for eight to ten hours each day, which often causes anxiety and stress that manifests itself through destructive or disturbing behaviors that get them evicted from their homes (or worse yet killed). Common symptoms of separation anxiety in pets may include whining, barking, constant following of their owners, chewing/destroying items in the house, intense pacing and defecation/urinating on furniture inside.
Desensitization is the key to successfully managing your dog’s separation anxiety. Begin by giving all the usual cues that indicate you will leave (grabbing keys and shoes, but no actual departure), gradually lengthening the time you spend away from home over time. Once your pup can relax and bid farewell without fear or distress, short departures such as taking out trash, collecting mail or running an errand may help build confidence until you can be gone all workday!
Some dog parents may try using a calming collar or remote control to try and alleviate their dog’s separation anxiety, but such devices do not offer long-term relief; rather, they should only be used in conjunction with proper separation anxiety training that involves desensitization techniques. Furthermore, such devices do not address what causes anxiety in the first place – which may make these devices very uncomfortable or even painful for your pup!