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Dog Chews When Left Alone?

Why is my dog chewing up everything when left home?

By Djsam from Azusa, CA

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December 27, 20100 found this helpful

It's a dog anxiety some pets go through when left alone. Put the dog into a confined area; a large cage or in a room and give it lots of things that can be chewed on. Turning on the radio or tv while away might help a little as there will be voices around. We play a "classical music" station on the radio for our dogs as it has a calmimg/relaxing effect. My daughter noticed this change in them after we left the house and she saw how they reacted to the soothing music.

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My husband plays it for the dogs when I leave the house and he noticed they become relaxed enough to to go sleep for awhile. This just might be a short term effect that won't last for an 8 hr. work shift, but when you leave for grocery shopping, church, etc., it has proved helpful.

 

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December 27, 20100 found this helpful

It definitely sounds like separation anxiety. Here are a couple of links with great ideas to try:

www.wagntrain.com/SeparationAnx.htm

www.metpet.com/.../separation_anxiety_in_dogs.htm

 
December 27, 20100 found this helpful

Putting a dog with separation anxiety in a confined place such as a kennel is not recommended.

 

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December 27, 20100 found this helpful

I agree it is separation anxiety. I am no expert on this situation, but having had many dogs, I know that they need regular exercise several times a day, they love a schedule so they know what to expect and when to expect it. If they have a good schedule, usually you can spend some few hours away from home and not have so much anxiety. But check with your vet. Good luck.

 

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