Pug Dog (Definite Introduction)
What is breakup anxiety? This situation generally only occurs when the relationship between the owner and the dog is very close. Because dogs are overly attached to their owners, their moods may change as long as their owners are away, and they often become irritable and worried, and then exhibit some harmful behaviors. So how to improve your dog’s breakup anxiety? Let’s make some plans.
Diagnosis:
Peeping at the dog's behavior, if the dog is only agitated and mischievous when alone, it is likely to have breakup anxiety.
How to deal with it
1. Reduce independence:
— Do not encourage the dog to pursue the owner’s attention. For example, when the dog comes to play with the owner, ignore him, and only play with the dog when the owner calls the dog over.
— Encourage the dog not to be a follower, and let the dog learn to use toys to pass the time on its own.
Don’t sleep in the same room as your dog, let him get used to sleeping by himself.
2. Reduce the effect of "parting":
- Only provide favorite toys or snacks when the owner leaves, especially those that can kill time. Use The method of establishing conditioned reflexes allows the original fearful stimulus to become a favorite stimulus.
— The owner should not give the dog accurate information when he goes out, but can disrupt the series of actions before leaving, such as Get your keys, put on your coat, etc. You can also use long-distance travel methods when going out to do laundry, so that your dog will no longer associate these actions with long-distance travel.
— Avoid giving the dog too much surprise when the owner comes home. Too much joy when entering will only make the dog feel that the difference between the time when the owner is at home and when he is not home is too big, which will encourage the dog. Dog's peaceful reflection.
— When the owner is not at home, you can put on some music or the owner’s normal sounds.
— Start practicing with a short period of time away from the dog, and gradually reduce the time when the dog is not afraid. If the owner's time does not allow it, you might as well ask your family and friends to help practice.
3. Drugs:
— If you have tried all the above, you may wish to try drugs under the guidance of a doctor. Drugs can only assist with exercise training and cannot cure breakup anxiety.
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