SEPARATION ANXIETY PET PICK
Separation anxiety is a common problem with our modern-day dogs. Our computer-age lifestyle has not been accepted well by the domestic dog and being alone for hours each day makes many dogs anxious. If you have 'Home Alone' problems with your dog, this Pet Pick will tell you all you need to know.
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START HERE	The first step in any behaviour problem is to assess the problem properly before you even start to look at the cure. Of course, an assessment can be done in a 'face to face' consultation but you can assess your dog's separation anxiety with Pethealth's Brain-E-Books using the web too. To start your dog's cure, use the unique Brain-E-Form from the link on the right to assess the problem - numerically. This Separation Anxiety Brain-E-Book will mathematically score your dog's anxiety with this technology unique to Pethealth.com.au. Be prepared to be amazed!
My Dog is barking	Barking is one of several 'home alone' behaviours that a dog exhibits when it has a separation anxiety. This facts sheet furthers the assessment by using a key to diagnose your dog's barking problem.
Parking Barking	So, if the assessment and the key in the last section proved the barking is due to a separation anxiety, how do you 'park the bark'. Solving problem barking behaviour of dogs and how it relates to separation anxiety behaviour is what this facts sheet is all about.
Holey Terror	Destructive behaviour, including hole digging, is also common with anxious dogs. The whole solution to hole digging behaviour with dogs is on this fact sheet.
Moving house with pets	When moving home you move your dog to a new territory. That's a stress trip in more than one way for your pooch. It's difficult moving house. The packing, cleaning, huffing and puffing and then the unpacking and associated dramas at your new home are as stressful for you as they are for your pets. Read on the look at the solutions.
Home Alone and Anxious	This sheet is the key to the solution with separation anxiety behaviours. It ties together some of the essential and proven techniques to help you achieve the solution you want. It examines the reasons why dogs develop separation anxieties and what you can do to solve the problem. This is essential reading - don't leave home without it!!!
Happy and Content pets – It's as Simple as ABC.	Balancing your pet's lifestyle is what will help to make you pet content when you are not home and from that your dog's separation anxiety can be cured. This is one of several facts sheets on this theme. For others, refer to the NO BORED DOGS PET PICK linked below.
The Denning Principle	Sometimes, but not all the time, sensible confinement when you are not home is a very helpful technique. But it's tricky. Confine your dog using the wrong techniques and you will worsen the problem. This behaviour facts sheets tells you how to humanely confine your dog.
How Should Pheromones by used for dogs?	The use of pheromones is a new science in animal behaviour management and overseas research shows that the Dog Appeasing Pheromone can be 70% effective when used the right way. So, to determine how to solve separation anxiety (and noise fear) problems using the Dog Appeasing Pheromone you should read this fact sheet. Pheromones can be ordered through the Pethealth shopping cart.
No Bored Dogs	The No Bored Dogs Pet Pick goes hand-in-paw with the Separation Anxiety Pet Pick. In some cases, a separation anxiety starts with back-yard boredom so solving boredom is essential. Be warned - this is a big one! Grab cup of coffee and be prepared for a long night if you are going to read all of this!!!
Curing Panicking Pets	Some pets positively cannot recover from a separation anxiety without the use of medication. However, you don't want to use medication that has side effects. 'Smart' medications are now available that make the treatment of problem behaviours, such as anxiety disorders, in pets much easier and safer and also have the benefit of minimal side effects.
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Changing Moods	If you want to change your pet's behaviour, why use harsh techniques when gentle ones will work better?
Overview Of Dog Behaviour Therapy	A key to help solve behavioural problems with dogs. Links to many facts sheets.
How would you like to solve this problem? Solve the problem online with membership Or get personal assistance from Dr Cam and his team